Lot 1212, Canada WWI covers: 1916 “Died of Wounds” and 1918 “Killed In Action,” sold for $518

Lot-1212 revLot 1212 Canada 1916 and 1918 Died of Wounds and Killed in Action Covers, includes an O.H.M.S. cover from Ottawa that was returned for 5c postage and then sent to France August 1916. With manuscript deceased D of W on cover. Also a Canadian Contingents Record Office oblong handstamp on front and an Ottawa Dead Letter handstamp Oct. 1916 receiver on back. Second cover is marked killed in action 30.9.18 in red pen above a red handstamp from his commanding officer. Also returned via Ottawa D.L.O. Estimate $200, sold for C$450 plus buyer’s premium.Lot 1212

Lot 712 — Canada 1950 five cent deep blue King George VI OHMS mint overprint block of fifteen with variety, sold for $805

Lot 712Lot 712 Canada O15Ac 1950 5c deep blue KGVI OHMS Overprint in Block of Fifteen, with Three Missing Period After S Variety Stamps, all ideally positioned in the center of the block. Mint never hinged, very fine and accompanied by a 1977 Greene Foundation certificate. Missing period stamps alone catalogue $450. Sold for $700 plus buyer’s premium.