Lot 2485 /o
Canada Collection, 1851-1970. Stunning collection of mint and used in hingeless Lindner album, meticulously assembled for freshness, centering and true color. #1, 2 & 2a are four margin lightly cancelled gems, #7 very lightly cancelled close to large margins, lovely color and margins on #8, #9 bright color and 4 margins close to large (with A.I.E.P. photo cert), #4 on cover; #11 Fine example with CPES cert; pristine #16Pi 10c Prince Albert specimen; lovely large Queens, small Queens some beautiful examples including #45 XF mint o.g. with Greene Foundation cert; thereafter virtually complete mint, including Jubilees, QV Maple Leafs and Numerals all mint with some fabulous fresh centered items; Edward lacks the 50¢, Quebec Centenary complete with wonderful centering; Admirals same; and so on throughout. There are some never hinged mixed in with previously mentioned sets, and many later including $1 Parliament, etc. Back of book well represented as well. This collection is for the connoisseur, overall F-VF or better and must be viewed to fully appreciate.Estimate $15,000 - 20,000.
Realized: $14,500
Lot 2486 /o
Canada 1851-1969. A lovely mint & used collection mounted on Scott Specialty Album pages with many better sets & singles (3 Certs included), better mint includes #11, 23, 26, 50-61, 64, 65, plus virtually complete from the Admirals onward mint, also included is a nice mint selection of Airs, Dues, Officials & War Tax (however a number of the 20th century mint is stuck down) better used includes #1, 2, 4, 5, 7 (2), 9, 10, 12, 13a, 16, 20, 22a, 46-47, 62, 63, 95, etc., mixed condition, a valuable collection worth careful inspection.Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
Realized: $7,000
Lot 2487 /o
Canada Collection. Mint and used in Parliament album, starting with used #4, two mint o.g. large queens, 6 small queens, Jubilees, several QV & KEVII issues, nearly complete Admiral issues, other stamps to 1981 and a good start on Provinces.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $850
Lot 2488 /o
Canada Collection, 1852-1953. Mixed run of issues for the period on album pages, good early issues and strong completion in mint 20th century, owner's Scott cat $24,258; condition varies, worth inspection.Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
Realized: $2,500
Lot 2490 /o
Canada Collection, 1859-1945. Attractive collection of mint and used, best mint including #217-25, 241-5, 249-62, plus much more; faulty not counted in owner's 2003 Scott catalog value of $1660.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $220
Lot 2491
Canada Mint Group, 1868-98. Small selection of 22 mint stamps from large - small Queens to the 1890's Widowheads, some well centered n.h.; worth a look.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $350
Lot 2492
Canada 1893-1970. Small mint & used accumulation including $1 Jubilee mint & $5 Jubilee used, some other better items present, mixed condition, please inspect (Scott $2,575).Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $350
Lot 2493 o
Canada Roller Cancellation Collection, 1894-1970. Specialized collection of approximately 2,000 stamps mounted on album pages in binder; ordered by provinces - city with strong showing of various roller types (ordered by Smythies), an array of issues mostly 1890-1930's, varieties and some sub-typing, territorial, also a section of early issues from large Queens to KGV's, multiples and a useful array of collectors' notes; strike condition varies with good completion throughout, a nice basis for further expansion.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $425
Lot 2494 o
Canada Collection, 1897-1938. Virtually all used collection on special pages, seemingly assembled for light cancellations, including Jubilees to 10c, Maple Leafs and Numerals complete, Admirals complete with some duplication of high values plus coils; Parliament set complete with extra Bluenose; Airs and Special Delivery issues round out; condition generally fine or better, owner's 2000 Scott catalog value $2600+.Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $400