Sparks 56th Auctions Spring 2026 - Stamps & Postal History of the World

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Lot 103

160.00 CAD

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1839 (September 26), Toronto to Bannockburn, Stirling, from the 93rd Highland Regiment of Foot, via New York, stampless entire, two strikes

1839 (September 26), Toronto to Bannockburn, Stirling, from the 93rd Highland Regiment of Foot, via New York, stampless entire, two strikes of the large black double-circle CITY OF TORONTO / U.C. (Sep 23) dispatch mark and red New York (Sep 30) transit, endorsed "per Steam" at upper left, black boxed PAID handstamp and red manuscript "9" and "50" pre-payment marks, scored-out black manuscript "2/8" replaced by "3/10," reverse with red SHIP LETTER / PORTSMOUTH handstamp and red LONDON (16 Oct 1839) transit, intact wax seal, very fine. Written by James Neilson, Acting Quarter Master of the 93rd Highland Regiment of Foot, the letter addresses complications regarding a Bill of Exchange for £220 on the Bank of Upper Canada, sent to the prominent tartan manufacturers William Wilson and Son in Bannockburn. Neilson notes Colonel Spark's satisfaction with previous shipments of tartan and discusses arrangements with Army Agents Messrs. Cox and Co. to secure further funds. The 93rd Highlanders had been instrumental in suppressing the Rebellions of 1837–38.

Industry and Economy, Tobacco, Smoking

Lot 305

90.00 CAD

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1940s, World War II, Damaged by Sea Water, returned with ambulance cover, MacDonald's Overseas Parcel tobacco acknowledgement card, to the

1940s, World War II, Damaged by Sea Water, returned with ambulance cover, MacDonald's Overseas Parcel tobacco acknowledgement card, to the Canadian Legion Branch in Cambellford, Ontario, with stapled explanatory label "Received at / Canadian Overseas Postal Depot / DAMAGED BY SEA-WATER", with accompanying Returned Postal Packet envelope (No 173), addressed to the Postmaster of Campbellford, a striking tobacco card rarity.

Industry and Economy, Agriculture

Industry and Economy, Tobacco

Industry and Economy, Agriculture

Lot 306

Unitrade 268var

180.00 CAD

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1946, 8c red brown Peace issue, major fold-over and offset error, plate 2 lower left inscription block of four, showing a striking

1946, 8c red brown Peace issue, major fold-over and offset error, plate 2 lower left inscription block of four, showing a striking fold-over with offset of “CENTS” and part of “CANADA” in the lower left selvedge, the fold occurring after printing and before perforation, never hinged save for the upper left stamp, a dramatic production error of exceptional visual appeal, fine-very fine.

Industry and Economy, Tobacco

Industry and Economy, Textiles

Industry and Economy, Tobacco

Lot 455

No. TB84c

100.00 CAD

Live

1929, 2 ounces dark blue Third Tobacco Importation Strip Type, complete proof sheet of 20 with red control numbers, without gum as issued,

1929, 2 ounces dark blue Third Tobacco Importation Strip Type, complete proof sheet of 20 with red control numbers, without gum as issued, brilliant fresh colour, three folds (between the 5th and 6th, 11th, and 17th stamps), a very scarce and desirable proof multiple, very fine.

Industry and Economy, Textiles

Lot 1031

50.00 CAD

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1953, 50c Textile Industry, eight matched sets of Plate No. 1 inscription blocks of four, never hinged, very fine. (Unitrade #334, total