Lot 428 Old Time Collection of Railway Post Office Cancels in Three Thick and Stuffed Binders, each loaded with postmarks on stamps, stamps on piece, covers and cards from all provinces East to West, including Newfoundland. The collection is neatly annotated (by typewriter) by Ludlow numbers, rarity factors, etc. We estimate thousands of stamps and hundreds of covers / cards, and the quality of the postmarks ranges from identifiable to pristine. There are a great many scarce postmarks throughout, including squared circles, duplex, large double circles, etc., as well as several registered covers (these mostly shown from their backs to show the transit postmarks). By far the best collection of its kind we have seen or offered in quite a while, and well worth a detailed close look despite our many online pictures. Estimate C$1,500, sold for C$4,400.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 916, Extensive dealer stock of Mint and Used Newfoundland, sold for C$4,212
Lot 916 Extensive Dealer Stock of Mint and Used Newfoundland, all neatly displayed in a thick stockbook, with about 38 pages of material, incl. good Pence (27 stamps, with a few mis-identified forgeries), followed by First Cents and so on to the end, noting booklet panes, imperforate pairs, revenues, back of the book, shades, perforations, varieties, a few multiples (pairs, blocks), etc. Appears to be quite nice quality throughout, and evidently owned by a meticulous dealer. Ready to bring to your favourite stamp show or club, or to have stock ready for online sales. Huge catalogue value, with duplication of up to dozens of some, see our photos for an overview. Estimate C$1,250, sold for C$3,600.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 534, Newfoundland 1933 $4.50 on 75c bistre Balbo Flight Cover, St. John’s to Grand Falls
Lot 534 Newfoundland #C18 1933 $4.50 on 75c Bistre Balbo Flight Cover, mailed St John’s JUL.26.1933 and addressed to Grand Falls, Newfoundland “Per Italian squadron flight to Europe and return”. Front has an Italian flight cachet in blue green, and back has a total of five different cancels, including Shoal Harbour (Jul 27), three Italian cds cancels (Aug 12-15) and a St John’s registered double circle datestamp (Aug 30). Very fine and fresh, and the first time on the market since the flight. Unitrade CV$1,100.
Lot 349, Newfoundland 1857 eight pence scarlet vermilion, XF NH
Lot 349 Newfoundland #8 1857 8d Scarlet Vermilion Heraldic Imperforate, mint with full original gum, never hinged. A wonderful stamp with bright fresh colour and four large margins, extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2023 Greene Foundation certificate. Rsv. $950. Unitrade CV$1,800.
Lot 354, Newfoundland five cent Prince Albert unadopted denomination die essay in deep black
Lot 354 Newfoundland #27E 5c Prince Albert Unadopted Denomination Die Essay in Deep Black, on card-mounted India paper, 25 x 31 mm, with archival adhesive residue on back and “RP” initials (Robert Pratt, visible under UV light), tiny toning spots, still very fine and rare. Minuse & Pratt #25E-Bb. Accompanied by a 2023 Greene Foundation certificate. Rsv. $750. Estimate C$750.
