19
August, 2014 - Sparks Auctions Ltd.
Here are some of
the highlights from the Sparks auction that recently took place in Ottawa.
The sale had an impressive 5 new record prices and featured a number
of early varieties that hadn’t been seen in some time.
Thick
Paper |
Water
Stitchmark |
Lot 22
Scott 7a NG
Catalogue $12,000
Realized $5,000
|
Lot 29
Unitrade 9iii
Estimate $5,000
Realized $3,400
|
Major
Re-entry |
Lot 41
Unitrade 18iv OG
Catalogue $7,500
Realized $3,800
|
Major
Re-entry |
Never
Hinged |
Lot 76
Unitrade 34vi
Catalogue $150
Realized $55
|
Lot 77
Scott 35
Catalogue $55
Realized $350
|
Perf.
11 1/2 x 12 |
Lot 85
Unitrade 37ii NH
Catalogue $1,650
Realized $1,400
|
Vert.
Stitch Wmk. |
Lot 86
Unitrade 37v
Catalogue $700
Realized $425
|
Lot 105
Scott 46 NH
Catalogue $1,900
Realized $5,200
|
Lot 256
Scott 176 NH
Catalogue $350
Realized $675
|
2nd best price
in past 10 years per our records
Lot 261
Scott 208a NH
Catalogue $950
Realized $800
|
Lot 290
Scott 2155var
Estimate $2,500
Realized $1,600
|
 
Lot 324
Scott OCE3/OCE4 NH
Catalogue $337
Realized $400
|
We
were impressed by the rare Canadian varieties in this sale.
This
sale had 5 new record prices:
Scott |
Description |
NRP |
Previous
NRP |
| 18iv |
12
1/2p Major re-entry |
8,000 |
- |
| 34vi |
1/2¢
Small Queen major re-entry |
55 |
- |
| 37ii |
3¢
Small Queen 11 1/2 x 12 |
1,400 |
460 |
| 37v |
3¢
Small Queen vertical stitch mark |
425 |
- |
| 160 |
1¢
Scroll coil |
100 |
- |
|
