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.
RPO cancel
Lot 1234 — Canada 1899 private post card, one cent numeral
Lot 1234 Canada #75 Lovely Colour Illustrated 1899 Private Post Card, from the Dominion Radiator Company in Toronto, in bright silver, red and blue, depicting a sailing mast with flags spelling the word “SAFFORD”. Back illustrates the “Safford Florence” ornate radiator and lists the company’s services, etc in blue and red. Franked with a 1c QV Numeral tied by an RPO cancel, Port Hope squared circle receiver on message side. A stunning card, very fine and rare. Estimate $300.