Robert Haslewood – Sparks Auctions

Welcome to our sale #43-44! This exciting three-day event will be in two parts:

**Lot 123 – 1902 2c Numeral Illustrated Advertising Cover**, a multi-colour advertising cover depicting many different fruits, for “True Fruit” Soda Fountain from the Hungerford Smith Co., mailed from Toronto on NOV.9 (machine cancel) to Manchester New Hampshire (NOV.11 machine flag cancel receiver on back). Small edge faults do not detract from this lovely cover, and truly one of the most exceptional multi-colour illustrated covers you will find! **Estimate C$750.**

1. The Daniel Cantor Collection of Queen Victoria Leafs and Numeral Stamps and Postal History (Lots 1 to 141)
This sale comprises high quality mint never hinged singles (mostly PSE graded) as well as a comprehensive array of die proofs, plate proofs and essays, not to mention the 80 lots of postal history, covering rates and destinations, as well as gorgeous illustrated advertising material.

2. Our General Sale (Lots 142 to 1816)
This long-awaited three day sale offers 1,675 lots and should have something for every collecting interest, and it includes material from 138 different consignors. The listing can be seen on Stamp Auction Network, where you can also sign up for your FREE Stamp Auction network membership (details here). The PDF catalogue is also available here on our website.

Here is just a short list of some of the many exciting offerings in this sale:

an extensive and valuable collection of modern Canadian errors and varieties
a large quantity of GB Penny Red issues
early Manitoba postal history
more of the large Christmas-related estate of Robert Haslewood, featuring covers, cards and stamps
an extensive selection of better Canadian Revenue stamps, with many NH, plus seldom seen rarities
a good number of literature and supplies lots
over 300 lots of Canadian and worldwide postal history
our usual offerings of high quality singles and sets, as well as country collections from Canada and the world.

Starting with this auction, all lots that do not have a reserve will start at $50. If no bid is received for that price, the lot will remain unsold.

We look forward to welcoming our customers back to the live auction floor in Ottawa for this sale.

Please enjoy this sale!