The Alliance “Odd & Curious” Sale, Spring 2024

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An eclectic offering of 500 lots from all areas of our inventory. Enjoy, with our best wishes!
Sean Isaacs
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Belgium 1858 Bronze Medal  for Auguste Delfosse451 - Belgium 1858 Bronze Medal for Auguste Delfosse
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A 60mm bronze medal of Auguste Delfosse, "Defender of Belgian Independence". A lawyer, industrialist and liberal politician, he became ...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold for (10.00 + 1.00BP) = 11.00
 
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Belgium Charles Rogier Bronze Medal, 1851452 - Belgium Charles Rogier Bronze Medal, 1851
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A 50mm high-relief bronze medal, struck to commemorate the 1830 Belgian Revolution leader Charles Rogier. As Minister of the Interior, he was instrum
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
 
 
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France Silver Token 1847, Heads of Instruction of the Sein, Charlemagne453 - France Silver Token 1847, Heads of Instruction of the Sein, Charlemagne
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A 3.2cm, 14.7 gram Silver token, 8-sided, Rev: right-facing, bearded and crowned portrait of Charlemagne, "CAROLUS MAGNUS DCCC" around lef...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (35.00 + 3.50BP) = 38.50
 
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France Silver Jeton 1859, Industrial & Commercial Credit454 - France Silver Jeton 1859, Industrial & Commercial Credit
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A 36mm, 21gram French Silver Jeton of the General Company of Industrial and Commercial Credit, 1859. Edge-impressed with the Paris mint-mark, and &q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 45.00
Sold for (40.00 + 4.00BP) = 44.00
 
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France Empire Theatre Counterstamp on 5 Centimes 1855455 - France Empire Theatre Counterstamp on 5 Centimes 1855
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A French Five Centimes coin of 1855, with clear and heavy counterstamp: "EMPIRE THEATRE / IMMENSE / SUCCESS". The Empire Theatre was loca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 40.00
Sold for (15.00 + 1.50BP) = 16.50
 
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Russia 10 Rouble Duck Stamp 1991 in .999 Silver456 - Russia 10 Rouble Duck Stamp 1991 in .999 Silver
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A 31.75 gram, .999 Silver striking of the 1991 Russian 10 Rouble Waterfowl/Duck stamp, with gold gilting of birds and rims. (this item is HST-exempt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00 + 4.50BP) = 49.50
 
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West Germany Order of Merit Medal Group457 - West Germany Order of Merit Medal Group
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A trio of West Germany Federal orders, consisting of: (1) West German Federal Merit Medal, in original blue box of issue; (2) West German Cross of M
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (40.00 + 4.00BP) = 44.00
 
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Germany Theodor Heuss Silver Medal458 - Germany Theodor Heuss Silver Medal
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A 40mm, 25.5 gram medal in .999 Silver by A. Holl, struck to commemorate Theodor Heuss, the first president of West Germany, 1949-59. gEF with some ex
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Estimate : 35.00 - 45.00
Sold for (20.00 + 2.00BP) = 22.00
 
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Haiti Toussaint Louverture Silver Medal, Royal Mint459 - Haiti Toussaint Louverture Silver Medal, Royal Mint
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A 50mm, 59 gram medal in .925 Sterling Silver, struck by the Royal Mint in Wales for the government of Haiti, and commemorating the Haitian Revolution
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (50.00 + 5.00BP) = 55.00
 
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Sterling Silver Casino Token Trio, Seoul & Dominica, etc.460 - Sterling Silver Casino Token Trio, Seoul & Dominica, etc.
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A lot of three commemorative Casino Gaming Tokens in Sterling Silver, consisting of: (1) 39mm, 20.1 gram Twenty-five Pesos token of the Hotel Embajad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold for (40.00 + 4.00BP) = 44.00
 
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Australia Canberra Mint Medal461 - Australia Canberra Mint Medal
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A large 60mm polished bronze medal of the Royal Australia Mint, Obv: CANBERRA / AUSTRALIA" above and below State crest, Rev: medium-relief imag...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
 
 
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France Kingdom of Music Bronze Medal, Hot Air Balloon462 - France Kingdom of Music Bronze Medal, Hot Air Balloon
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A 50mm uniface bronze medal, slightly-antiqued, Rev: Hot Air Balloon center, musical notes wafting in air at either side, cursive text around rims: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
Sold for (5.00 + 0.50BP) = 5.50
 
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France 1950 Music Festival Bronze Medal, Bayeux463 - France 1950 Music Festival Bronze Medal, Bayeux
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A 57mm bronze medal, seemingly issued for the May 28, 1950 Bayeux music festival in France. Obv: ornate wreath around rims, almost touching at top, en
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Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
Sold for (5.00 + 0.50BP) = 5.50
 
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France H Dubois Bronze Medal, Lecornu Obverse464 - France H Dubois Bronze Medal, Lecornu Obverse
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An 50mm bronze medal of the French Republic, lightly-antiqued, Rev: right-facing bust of Liberty, text around rims: "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE LIBER...
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Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
Sold for (5.00 + 0.50BP) = 5.50
 
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Vatican Second Ecumenical Council Silver Proof Set 1966465 - Vatican Second Ecumenical Council Silver Proof Set 1966
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A three-piece set of Proof Silver medallions, issued by the Vatican to mark the closing of the Second Ecumenical Council, 1962-65, initiated under the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (30.00 + 3.00BP) = 33.00
 
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England 1951 Weston Girls Tour Silver Medal466 - England 1951 Weston Girls Tour Silver Medal
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An interesting 38mm, 25.6 gram Silver Medal, presented to members of the 1951 "Weston Girls Tour". Established by W. Garfield Weston, a C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (25.00 + 2.50BP) = 27.50
 
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German & English Trio of Display items, Glass, Wax & Resin467 - German & English Trio of Display items, Glass, Wax & Resin
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An eclectic trio of items from our deep inventory, consisting of: (1) a small 10cm white porcelain saucer with West German Eagle crest at center in b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold for (10.00 + 1.00BP) = 11.00
 
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Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Butterfly Whistle468 - Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Butterfly Whistle
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A neat 62x70mm, 24.6 gram "puffed" butterfly pendant in Sterling Silver, made by Reed & Barton as an ornament but also a functioning w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (40.00 + 4.00BP) = 44.00
 
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A Remarkable Lucite Bundle of American Two Dollar Notes, 1976469 - A Remarkable Lucite Bundle of American Two Dollar Notes, 1976
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A lucite "encased" bundle of 1976 United States Two Dollars notes (Boston Treasury branch), 1976 Bicentennial issue, with internal lettere...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 220.00
Sold for (100.00 + 10.00BP) = 110.00
 
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Ancient Roman Bronze Key Ring, c.100-300 A.D.470 - Ancient Roman Bronze Key Ring, c.100-300 A.D.
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A 17x28mm patinated bronze Key Ring of the Roman Empire. 1st to 3rd Century A.D., offered with detailed information card as originally offered by Stev
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for (20.00 + 2.00BP) = 22.00
 
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A nice Sterling Presentation Tray to a Renowned Canadian Chef471 - A nice Sterling Presentation Tray to a Renowned Canadian Chef
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An 18cm, 165 gram Sterling Silver miniature tray by Birks, sitting on three knobbed feet, top engraved "TO / JEAN-PIERRE MULLER / FOR EXCELLENC...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 210.00
Sold for (160.00 + 16.00BP) = 176.00
 
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Ethiopia Set of Silver Coin Spoons472 - Ethiopia Set of Silver Coin Spoons
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An interesting group of 7 spoons, crafted in .800 Silver with Ethiopian coins as the bowls, and small Imperial lion at top of each handle. Consists o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (35.00 + 3.50BP) = 38.50
 
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A Trio of Miniature Finnish and Soviet Silver Spoons473 - A Trio of Miniature Finnish and Soviet Silver Spoons
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An interesting trio of small spoons, comprised of: (1) Finland 10.5cm, 12.4 gram fine Silver Brandy Spoon, with nice gold-gilded bowl, back-impressed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (30.00 + 3.00BP) = 33.00
 
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England Early Sterling Silver Sherry Bottle Tag, George III474 - England Early Sterling Silver Sherry Bottle Tag, George III
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An ornate 49x24mm, 7.1 gram "SHERRY" bottle tag in Sterling Silver, with clear George III date-mark on back of 1801, London maker-mark &qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold for (45.00 + 4.50BP) = 49.50
 
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A lovely Sterling Berry Spoon of George III, 1763475 - A lovely Sterling Berry Spoon of George III, 1763
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An ornate 21cm, 61.7 gram berry spoon in .925 Sterling Silver, London date-mark of 1763, maker unclear (seemingly "L M"). With lightly-en...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (60.00 + 6.00BP) = 66.00
 
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English Sterling Serving Spoon William Welch II, 1823476 - English Sterling Serving Spoon William Welch II, 1823
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A fine 22cm, 61mm Sterling Silver serving spoon, with nice clear hallmarks attributed to the Exeter silversmith William Welch II, with date of 1823.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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An Ornate Russian Silver Spoon, 1895477 - An Ornate Russian Silver Spoon, 1895
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A fine 14.5 cm, 29.4 gram teaspoon in .875 Silver with inlaid enameling, 1895 Moscow date and city-marks, seemingly with maker-mark of Konstantin Skvo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold for (70.00 + 7.00BP) = 77.00
 
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Glasgow University Sterling Spoon, 1903478 - Glasgow University Sterling Spoon, 1903
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13.5cm, 25.7 gram souvenir spoon in Sterling Silver, with raised image of Glasgow University in bowl, and ornate Glasgow City arms at top of handle wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 40.00
Sold for (20.00 + 2.00BP) = 22.00
 
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Birks Sterling Silver Pheasant Knife Rests479 - Birks Sterling Silver Pheasant Knife Rests
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An interesting pair of 85mm long, 30mm high pheasant knife rests in Birks Sterling silver, with combined weight of 50 grams. We have handled copious
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 90.00
Sold for (70.00 + 7.00BP) = 77.00
 
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Set of United Empire Canada Spoons, Lord Kitchener etc.480 - Set of United Empire Canada Spoons, Lord Kitchener etc.
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A group of eleven earlier silver-plated commemorative tea spoons by Rogers, all patriotic in nature including portraits of Generals Joffre and Pau, Lo
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
 
 
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Netherland Silver Coin Spoon and Ashtray Lot481 - Netherland Silver Coin Spoon and Ashtray Lot
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An interesting lot of Dutch Silver Coin spoons, consisting of six pieces with Gulden for a bowl, and Twenty-five Cents forming tip of handle. Offered
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
Sold for (110.00 + 11.00BP) = 121.00
 
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A Fine Surveyors Theodolite Moveable Telescope482 - A Fine Surveyors Theodolite Moveable Telescope
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A 29mm tall black metal Theodolite, with compass and built-in levels, etc. Make unknown, however compass dial is imprinted "F.G.L. No.7002&quo...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Independent Order of Foresters Locket 1904, with Waltham Watch483 - Independent Order of Foresters Locket 1904, with Waltham Watch
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A 32x24m oval locket, well-worn, with IOF shield affixed to front, most red, blue and white enamel remaining, back of locket engraved: "John Du...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
Sold for (10.00 + 1.00BP) = 11.00
 
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Timex Snoopy Wrist Watch, 1960-69, Original Box484 - Timex Snoopy Wrist Watch, 1960-69, Original Box
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A child's vintage Snoopy mechanical wrist watch, c.1960-69, with peacock blue faux leather strap, believed to be fully-functional. Housed in or...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold for (190.00 + 19.00BP) = 209.00
 
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Mickey Mouse Vintage Swiss Movement Watches, Lot of 2485 - Mickey Mouse Vintage Swiss Movement Watches, Lot of 2
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A pair of earlier Mickey Mouse wrist-watches with funky bands, untested, believed to date from the 1960's or 1970's. NOTE: all proceeds on ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00 + 2.00BP) = 22.00
 
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Pair of Chocolate Collectibles, including 2000 Nestle UNC Set486 - Pair of Chocolate Collectibles, including 2000 Nestle UNC Set
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A lot of two Chocolate-themed collectibles, consisting of: (1) 2000 Millennium Twenty-five Cent set of 12 coins from the Royal Canadian Mint, in oval
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15.00 - 25.00
Sold for (20.00 + 2.00BP) = 22.00
 
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Small Book Shaped Match and Coin Vespa, 1913487 - Small Book Shaped Match and Coin Vespa, 1913
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An intriguing 48x37 mm metal match Vespa in the shape of a bound book with hinged covers, mirrored interior chamber on one side to hold matches, and a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15.00 - 25.00
Sold for (40.00 + 4.00BP) = 44.00
 
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Hanging Shilling Savings Bank, Scotland488 - Hanging Shilling Savings Bank, Scotland
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An interesting savings bank for English Shilling coins, comprised of a 27cm glass tube, secured by straps and a tiny lock within a black leather or v
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 35.00
Sold for (15.00 + 1.50BP) = 16.50
 
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Scotland Highland Quaich Drinking Cup489 - Scotland Highland Quaich Drinking Cup
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A traditional Scottish "Quaich", or shallow two-handled drinking cup, 7cm diameter bowl of polished pewter, with Celtic-designed handles a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (20.00 + 2.00BP) = 22.00
 
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England Pair of Victorian One Penny Model Tokens490 - England Pair of Victorian One Penny Model Tokens
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A pair of 22mm bimetallic One Penny "Model" Tokens of the early Victorian period, one with some minor corrosion, the other - interestingly...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10.00 - 15.00
Sold for (5.00 + 0.50BP) = 5.50
 
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Vancouver Original Registered Postal Stamp491 - Vancouver Original Registered Postal Stamp
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A wood hand-stamp by Pritchard Andrews of Ottawa, rubber printing plate at bottom, used to Register Parcels/Mail at Vancouver's #39 sub-office. ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
 
 
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Myrnam, Alberta Registered Postal Stamp492 - Myrnam, Alberta Registered Postal Stamp
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A second wood hand-stamp by Pritchard Andrews of Ottawa, rubber printing plate at bottom, used to Register Parcels/Mail at the Myrnam, Alberta Postal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Sold for (10.00 + 1.00BP) = 11.00
 
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Canada Lot of early Covers and Letters, 1870's493 - Canada Lot of early Covers and Letters, 1870's
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A mixed lot of earlier correspondence from the 1870's-1880's, consisting of 5 or 6 double-sided letters, together with three additional lett...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 40.00
Sold for (10.00 + 1.00BP) = 11.00
 
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Prescott Dairy Sheet of 1/4 Pint Cream Tickets, 1930's494 - Prescott Dairy Sheet of 1/4 Pint Cream Tickets, 1930's
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An intact 9x23cm sheet of twenty "GOOD FOR 1/4 Pint Cream" tickets from the Prescott Dairy (Ontario, on the US/Canada Border), printed on ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10.00 - 15.00
Sold for (5.00 + 0.50BP) = 5.50
 
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Australia Set of Security Banknote Technology Samples495 - Australia Set of Security Banknote Technology Samples
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An interesting lot of four various sample notes from Innovia Security in Australia, each partially finished to demonstrate different facets of their...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
Sold for (35.00 + 3.50BP) = 38.50
 
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A Collection of Pre-Partition India Legal Documents496 - A Collection of Pre-Partition India Legal Documents
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An intriguing folio of more than 50 legal documents, a few recent but most from pre-partition Karachi. Most in local script and content therefore unk
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Commonwealth Reply Coupons, England to Canada 1965497 - Commonwealth Reply Coupons, England to Canada 1965
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A group of 12 Commonwealth Reply Coupons date-stamped in 1965, all Great Britain Red 5 Pence issues with the exception of a single blue Great Britain
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15.00 - 25.00
Sold for (5.00 + 0.50BP) = 5.50
 
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Classic Comics Westward Ho Comic #14, 1940's498 - Classic Comics Westward Ho Comic #14, 1940's
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An original "Westward Ho!" No 14 comic book, 1944-46, with patriotic messages at back from Truman, Eisenhower and MacArthur, etc. We are n...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
 
 
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Toronto Blue Jays Camera Day Team Photo, 1993499 - Toronto Blue Jays Camera Day Team Photo, 1993
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An 30.5 x 25.5cm folder, prepared by Shoppers Drug Mart of "Camera Day with the 1993 Toronto Blue Jays" on Saturday, July 31, 1993. Co-sp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
Sold for (5.00 + 0.50BP) = 5.50
 
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Philadelphia City Treasury Bond 1897, Unique Essai Printing500 - Philadelphia City Treasury Bond 1897, Unique Essai Printing
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A 24x11.5cm trial essai for a proposed Philadelphia City Treasurer Cash Bond of 1897, plate-printed on heavy card-stock with raised detail, "Hu...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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