Highlights & News - All Nations Stamp and Coin

St. Helena #382-385 14 Ja 1983 Artist and Governor-signed FDC

St. Helena #382-385 14 Ja 1983 Artist & Governor-signed FDC Lot 169 in our auction Saturday 29th May 2021 #johnfaringham #rolands #sthelenacovers

R.O. China Unc 1933 Silver Yuan .7685oz ASW

R.O. China Unc 1933 Silver Yuan .7685oz ASW US$100 Lot 189 in our auction Saturday 29th May 2021 #chinacoins #silveryuan

G.B. #4 Used 1841 2d Blue reconstructed Sheet of 240

G.B. #4 Used 1841 2d Blue reconstructed Sheet of 240 US$21,600 Realized $4,400 Lot 136 in our auction Saturday 29th May 2021

Canada #402 Never Hinged 1963 2c Cameo Misperf ex Penko

Canada #402 Never Hinged 1963 2c Cameo Misperf ex Penko Lot 57 in our auction Saturday 29th May 2021 #cameomisperf #canadastamps #dramaticmisperf

Canada #58P VF 1897 15c Plate Proof on card only 600 issued

Canada #58P VF 1897 15c Plate Proof on card only 600 issued $350 Lot 27 in our auction Saturday 29th May 2021 #canadastamps

Art Bernier 1910/11 C-56 #25 Rookie Hockey Card, small flaws

Art Bernier 1910/11 C-56 #25 Rookie Hockey Card, small flaws Lot 199 in our auction Saturday 29th May 2021 #artbernier #hockeycards

Colombia F/VF 1839 RS Gold Peso some doubling .0475oz AGW

Colombia F/VF 1839 RS Gold Peso some doubling .0475oz AGW Lot 190 in our auction Saturday 29th May 2021 #colombiacoins #goldcoins

Falkland Islands #1 Mint part OG HR 1878 1d Claret

Falkland Islands #1 Mint part OG HR 1878 1d Claret US$850 Realized $605 Lot 117 in our auction Saturday 29th May 2021 #falklandislandsstamps

Trebonianus Gallus 251-253 AD 22mm 4.7gm Silver Antoninianus

Trebonianus Gallus 251-253 AD 22mm 4.7gm Silver Antoninianus Lot 196 in our auction Saturday 22nd May 2021 #treboniusgallus #ancientcoins

Newfoundland #163c VFNH 1929/31 1c Imperforate Pair

Newfoundland #163c VFNH 1929/31 1c Imperforate Pair $160 Lot 103 in our auction Saturday 22nd May 2021 #canadastamps

South Africa BU 1981 1/10oz fine Gold Krugerrand

South Africa BU 1981 1/10oz fine Gold Krugerrand Lot 197 in our auction Saturday 22nd May 2021 #goldkrugerrand #southafricacoins

Victoria, V.I. 19 Au 1871 T.N. Hibben Bookseller invoice, ex Wellburn

Victoria, V.I. 19 Au 1871 T.N. Hibben Bookseller invoice, ex Wellburn Lot 90 in our auction Saturday 22nd May 2021 #geraldwellburn #bchistory

Dominica #85 Never Hinged 1923 George V Pound

Dominica #85 Never Hinged 1923 George V Pound US$240 Lot 116 in our auction Saturday 22nd May 2021 #dominicastamps

Canada Post VFNH 2020 Thanks Merci Employees Only Booklet (12)

Canada Post VFNH 2020 Thanks Merci Employees Only Booklet (12) Lot 74 in our auction Saturday 22nd May 2021 #canadapostthankyou #canadastamps

8.2gram natural Gold Nugget from Dawson City, Yukon

8.2gram natural Gold Nugget from Dawson City, Yukon Lot 193 in our auction Saturday 22nd May 2021 #dawsoncity #yukongold

Jack Laviolette 1910/11 C-56 #21 Rookie Hockey Card faulty filler

Jack Laviolette 1910/11 C-56 #21 Rookie Hockey Card faulty filler Lot 200 in our auction Saturday 22nd May 2021 #hockeycards

Australia XF 1882H Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign

Australia XF 1882H Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Lot 186 in our auction Saturday 22nd May 2021 #goldsovereigns #australiacoins

Pierre Trudeau Autographed 1973 Hyatt Regency Vancouver Program

Canadian P.M. Pierre Trudeau Autographed 1973 Hyatt Regency Vancouver Program Lot 96 in our auction Saturday 22nd May 2021 #pierretrudeau #vancouverdocuments #vancouverhistory #canadianautographs

Canada #55P VF 1897 6c Jubilee rt margin Plate Proof on card

Canada #55P VF 1897 6c Jubilee rt margin Plate Proof on card $350 Lot 32 in our auction Saturday 22nd May 2021 #canadastamps

Canada #1182 Never Hinged 1989 $2 Misperf, ex Penko

Canada #1182 Never Hinged 1989 $2 Misperf, ex Penko Lot 71 in our auction Saturday 22nd May 2021 #canadastamps #misperf

Canada #455xx Never Hinged LR 2c Centennial Precancel Block

Canada #455xx Never Hinged LR 2c Centennial Precancel Block $180 Lot 66 in our auction Saturday 22nd May 2021 #canadastamps #stampauction

1875 Marcus Smith letter to wife from camp before survey in B.C. for Canadian Pacific Railway

"Camp near Tatla Lake, Sunday July 4th, 1875 My dear Wife, I start tomorrow early and two days ride will bring as far into the mountains as horses can go- when I shall have a hard walk of 60 miles or more through... " Camp Near Tatla Lake 4 Jl 1875 2.5 page...

C.P.R. Survey Western Division 22 Jn 1875 Soda Creek Smith Letter

Sold for $2,600 Lot 82 in our auction Saturday 15th May 2021 1875 Marcus Smith letter to wife Anne from Soda Creek B.C. describes the start of journey to survey route across Coast mountains to Bute. Inlet, on Canadian Pacific Railway Survey headed notepaper

Nero 54-68 AD 7.3gm Roman Egypt, Alexandria Billon Tetradrachm

Nero 54-68 AD 7.3gm Roman Egypt, Alexandria Billon Tetradrachm Lot 197 in our auction Saturday 15th May 2021 #nero #ancientcoins #alexandriacoins

Cook Islands Proof 2001 pure Silver Ounce $2 Indian Pitta Bird

Cook Islands Proof 2001 pure Silver Ounce $2 Indian Pitta Bird US$85 Lot 192 in our auction Saturday 15th May 2021 #cookislandcoins

G.B. #5 Used 1847 1/- embossed Shade, hinge thin

G.B. #5 Used 1847 1/- embossed Shade, hinge thin US$900 Lot 129 in our auction Saturday 15th May 2021 #gbstamps

France #62 Mint 1872 30c, sml scrape, Buhler backstamp

France #62 Mint 1872 30c, sml scrape, Buhler backstamp US$550 Lot 114 in our auction Saturday 15th May 2021 #francestamps

New Brunswick #8i F/VF Unused 5c Elongated Earring Variety $125

New Brunswick #8i F/VF Unused 5c Elongated Earring Variety $125 Lot 97 in our auction Saturday 15th May 2021 #newbrunswickstamps

Nerva 96-98 AD 12gm AE Dupondius w/ Libertas etc

Nerva 96-98 AD 12gm AE Dupondius w/ Libertas etc Lot 198 in our auction Saturday 15th May 2021 #nerva #ancientcoins

Greek, Euboia Histiaia 3rd Century BC 2.29gm AR Tetrobol

Greek, Euboia Histiaia 3rd Century BC 2.29gm AR Tetrobol Lot 194 in our auction Saturday 15th May 2021 #ancientcoins #histiaiacoins

Canada BU 1967 single year type Gold 20 Dollars .5253oz AGW

Canada BU 1967 single year type Gold 20 Dollars .5253oz AGW Lot 189 in our auction Saturday 15th May 2021 #canadagold #canadacoins

Newfoundland #20, 20i VFNH 6d Pair w/ and without Watermark

Newfoundland #20, 20i VFNH 6d Pair w/ & without Watermark $180 Lot 98 in our auction Saturday 15th May 2021 #newfoundlandstamps

Victoria, B.C. 18 No 1871 Sproat Coal invoice, ex Wellburn

Victoria, B.C. 18 No 1871 Sproat Coal invoice, ex Wellburn Lot 81 in our auction Saturday 15th May 2021 #geraldwellburn #bchistory #sproatcoal

G.B. #33 plate 115 Wokingham/Southsea hand drawn Postrider Cover

G.B. #33 plate 115 Wokingham/Southsea hand drawn Postrider Cover Lot 131 in our auction Saturday 15th May 2021 #wokinghamcovers #postrider #handdrawncover

Canada #454f Never Hinged 1c Printed on the Gum Side

Canada #454f Never Hinged 1c Printed on the Gum Side $1350 Lot 61 in our auction Saturday 15th May 2021 #canadastamps

Our next Auction is Open for Bidding now

Our 1311th Auction will start at noon, Saturday 15th May 2021. You can view the images and bid now on our online bid formHere are some of of the Lots featured this week: See our Guide to the Auction View and bid now on our online Bid Form

Marcus Smith 1 Fe 1875 C.P.R. Engineer 3.5pg letter to his wife

CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAYOFFICE OF THE ENGINEER-IN-CHIEFFeb 1st(4pm) 1875My dear WifeI sent a letter to you by Mr. Hazelwood on Saturday evening- which I hope was delivered to you yesterday- and that you have made up your mind whether you will come up to the opening of...

Iceland #O66 F/VF Mint 5K Official

Iceland #O66 F/VF Mint 5K Official US$140 Lot 146 in our auction Saturday 8th May 2021 #icelandstamps

Canada #103 VF Mint 1908 20c Quebec Tercentenary

Canada #103 VF Mint 1908 20c Quebec Tercentenary $400 Lot 32 in our auction Saturday 8th May 2021 #canadastamps

Canada #71P VF 1897 6c QV Leaf Plate Proof on card

Canada #71P VF 1897 6c QV Leaf Plate Proof on card $225 Lot 25 in our auction Saturday 8th May 2021 #canadastamps

Victoria, V.I. 1 Au 1861 James Bell Mining Tools invoice, ex Wellburn

Victoria, V.I. 1 Au 1861 James Bell Mining Tools invoice, ex Wellburn Lot 81 in our auction Saturday 8th May 2021 #geraldwellburn #victoriainvoices

Canada #157 VF Mint 20c Harvest selected for centering

Canada #157 VF Mint 20c Harvest selected for centering $100Lot 45 in our auction Saturday 8th May 2021 #canadastamps #centered

Canada #83 VF Mint 10c QV Numeral

Canada #83 VF Mint 10c QV Numeral $750 Lot 28 in our auction Saturday 8th May 2021 #canadastamps

Canada #176 F/VF Mint 1930 50c Grand Pre

Canada #176 F/VF Mint 1930 50c Grand Pre $225 Lot 49 in our auction Saturday 8th May 2021 #canadastamps

Canada #34 VFNH 1/2c Small Queen

Canada #34 VFNH 1/2c Small Queen $75 Lot 14 in our auction Saturday 8th May 2021 #canadastamps #smallqueens

B.C. Amos Card Youmans circa 1800 uniface 25 Cents Copper Token

B.C. Amos Card Youmans circa 1800 uniface 25 Cents Copper Token Realized $825 Lot 188 in our auction Saturday 8th May 2021 A.C. YOUMANS / 25¢(reeded border) B R 24, TC-528882 [CA1]; Amos Card Youmans Amos Card Youmans was a trader operating out of Hazelton in...

Canada #136-138 VFNH Admiral Imperforate Pairs Set (6)

Canada #136-138 VFNH Admiral Imperforate Pairs Set $500 (6) Lot 56 in our auction Saturday 1st May 2021#admirals #canadastamps #misperf

Canada #BC9b VG/F 1935 Princess Elizabeth 20 Dollars

Canada #BC9b VG/F 1935 Princess Elizabeth 20 Dollars $650+ Lot 199 in our auction Saturday 1st May 2021 #canadanotes

G.B. XF 1797 George III Cartwheel 2 Pence, edge test mark

G.B. XF 1797 George III Cartwheel 2 Pence, edge test mark US$560 Lot 191 in our auction Saturday 1st May 2021 #gbcoins

Anglo-Saxon 700-765 AD Porcupine type Silver Sceat

Anglo-Saxon 700-765 AD Porcupine type Silver Sceat Lot 189 in our auction Saturday 1st May 2021 #ancientcoins #sceat

Canada #1700d Never Hinged Miscut Booklet Pane (10)

Canada #1700d Never Hinged Miscut Booklet Pane (10) Lot 86 in our auction Saturday 1st May 2021 #canadastamps #miscut

P.R. China #1617 Never Hinged 1980 $1 Lotus S/S, margin mt mark

P.R. China #1617 Never Hinged 1980 $1 Lotus S/S, margin mt mark Lot 118 in our auction Saturday 1st May 2021 #chinastamps

ATHENA Owl Silver Tetradrachm

Athens 490-430 BC 16.97gm Owl Silver Tetradrachm w/ Athena etc Realized $938 Lot 185 in our Mayday auction Saturday 1st May 2021

G.B. #1 Fine+ Used 1840 1d Black w/ Red M/C cancel

G.B. #1 Fine+ Used 1840 1d Black w/ Red M/C cancel US$375 Lot 137 in our auction Saturday 1st May 2021 #gbstamps #pennyblack

Canada #E1 Fine Never Hinged 1898 10c Special Delivery

Canada #E1 Fine Never Hinged 1898 10c Special Delivery $150 Lot 88 in our auction Saturday 1st May 2021 #canadastamps

Canada #531 Mint 1970 6c C.P.R. Misperf, disturbed gum, ex Penko

Canada #531 Mint 1970 6c C.P.R. Misperf, disturbed gum, ex Penko Lot 79 in our auction Saturday 1st May 2021 #canadastamps #misperf

Canada #70P VF 1897 5c Queen Victoria Leaf Plate Proof

Canada #70P VF 1897 5c Queen Victoria Leaf Plate Proof $300 Lot 35 in our auction Saturday 1st May 2021 #canadastamps #plateproof

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip signed 1975 Christmas Card

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip signed 1975 Christmas Card Lot 1 in our auction Saturday 1st May 2021 #princephilip #queenelizabethii

Canada #154c VFNH 1928 8c Blue Perf by Imperf Vertical Pair

Canada #154c VFNH 1928 8c Blue Perf by Imperf Vertical Pair $225 Lot 37 in our auction Saturday 24th April 2021 #canadastamps #misperf

Canada #518 Mint 1970 6c Group of Seven Misperf, ex Penko

Canada #518 Mint 1970 6c Group of Seven Misperf, ex Penko Lot 48 in our auction Saturday 24th April 2021 #canadastamps #misperf #dramaticmisperf

Bruce Stuart 1910/11 C-56 Imperial Tobacco #17 Rookie Card, wear

Bruce Stuart 1910/11 C-56 Imperial Tobacco #17 Rookie Card, wear Lot 200 in our auction Saturday 24th April 2021 #brucestuart #hockeycards #cigarettecards #wanderers

Ottawa Jan 8, 1875 Marcus Smith 2.5 page letter to his wife

Ottawa Jan. 8th, 1875 “I had the honor of dining with the Premier and Mrs. Mackenzie yesterday evening…”

Elliot-Fairchilds #CL9 VFNH 1926 25c Tete-Beche Pair

Canada #217 Never Hinged 1c George V Misperf PairLot 43 in our auction Saturday 24th April 2021#canadastamps #misperf #dramaticmisperf

Canada #217 Never Hinged 1c George V Misperf Pair

Canada #217 Never Hinged 1c George V Misperf Pair Lot 43 in our auction Saturday 24th April 2021 #canadastamps #misperf #dramaticmisperf

St. Helena Unc 1979/82 Banknote trio

St. Helena Unc 1979/82 Banknote trio US$192 Lot 193 in our auction Saturday 24th April 2021 #sthelenabanknotes

Hungary Unc 1908 K.B. Franz Joseph Gold 100 Korona .9802 oz AGW

Hungary Unc 1908 K.B. Franz Joseph Gold 100 Korona .9802 oz AGW Lot 186 in our auction Saturday 24th April 2021 #goldcoins

Celtic Gaul 60-50 BC Bituriges Cubi 14mm 1.88gm Silver Quinarius

Celtic Gaul 60-50 BC Bituriges Cubi 14mm 1.88gm Silver Quinarius Lot 182 in our auction Saturday 24th April 2021 #bituriges #celticgaul #ancientcoins

Canada #63P VF 1897 $3 Jubilee Plate Proof on card

Canada #63P VF 1897 $3 Jubilee Plate Proof on card $800 Lot 22 in our auction Saturday 24th April 2021 #canadastamps

Thrace, Apollonia Pontika abt 400 BC 13/16mm 2.8gm Silver Drachm

Thrace, Apollonia Pontika abt 400 BC 13/16mm 2.8gm Silver Drachm Lot 189 in our auction Saturday 24th April 2021 #ancientcoins #apolloniapontikacoins

Canada #95 F/VF Mint 1908 50c Edward VII Block, two NH (4)

Canada #95 F/VF Mint 1908 50c Edward VII Block, two NH $8050 (4) Realized $2,420 Lot 28 in our auction Saturday 24th April 2021 #canadastamps

Canada #4 VF Used 3d Beaver

Canada #4 VF Used 3d Beaver $300 Lot 9 in our auction Saturday 24th April 2021 #canadastamps

U.S.A. #291 F/VF Unused 1898 50c Western Prospector

U.S.A. #291 F/VF Unused 1898 50c Western Prospector US$300 Lot 184 in our auction Saturday 17th April 2021 #usastamps

New Westminster, B.C. 29 Fe 1948 Leap Year, Show Cvr ex Wellburn

New Westminster, B.C. 29 Fe 1948 Leap Year, Show Cover ex Gerald Wellburn Lot 88 in our auction Saturday 17th April 2021 #geraldwellburn #newwestminstercovers

Australia VF 1858 Prof. Holloway London Penny Token, rim nicks

Australia VF 1858 Prof. Holloway London Penny Token, rim nicks Lot 186 in our auction Saturday 17th April 2021 #australiatokens #hollowaytoken

Anglo-Gallic Richard I Lion Heart 1189-1196 Silver Denier

Anglo-Gallic Richard I Lion Heart 1189-1196 Silver Denier Lot 185 in our auction Saturday 17th April 2021 #richardthelionheart #hammeredcoins #ancientcoins

Canada #338 Never Hinged 1954 2c Wilding Misperf ex Penko

Canada #338 Never Hinged 1954 2c Wilding Misperf ex Penko Lot 58 in our auction Saturday 17th April 2021 #canadastamps #dramaticmisperf

G.B. #7 Fine Used 1854 Embossed 6d on piece

G.B. #7 Fine Used 1854 Embossed 6d on piece US$1000 Lot 129 in our auction Saturday 17th April 2021 #gbstamps

Canada #203 VFNH 1933 30c Grain Exhibition Regina

Canada #203 VFNH 1933 30c Grain Exhibition Regina $120 Lot 49 in our auction Saturday 17th April 2021 #canadastamps

Canada #153b VF Unused 1928 5c Scroll Imperforate Pair

Canada #153b VF Unused 1928 5c Scroll Imperforate Pair $150 Lot 46 in our auction Saturday 17th April 2021 #canadastamps #imperfpair

London, U.C. 30 Au 1854 3d Stampless MP Mourning Cvr ex Wellburn

London, U.C. 30 Au 1854 3d Stampless MP Mourning Cvr ex Wellburn Lot 13 in our auction Saturday 17th April 2021 #geraldwellburn

Celtic Gaul, Coriosolites 75-50 BC 6gm Billon Stater

Celtic Gaul, Coriosolites 75-50 BC 6gm Billon Stater Lot 193 in our auction Saturday 17th April 2021 #celticbritaincoins #ancientcoins #celticcoins

P.R. China #1586 1980 8f Monkey

P.R. China #1586 VFNH 1980 8f Monkey US$1900 Realized $1,265 Lot 105 in our auction Saturday 17th April 2021 #chinastamps #yearofthemonkey

Roderick Finlayson Signature on piece

Roderick Finlayson was born in Scotland and came to Vancouver’s Island with the HBC. He worked under Charles Ross in the building of Fort Victoria in 1843–1844. By 1859 he was the HBC Chief Factor in Victoria.

David Cameron 9 May 1859 signature on piece

David Cameron. first chief justice of the Supreme Court of the colony of Vancouver Island. 9 May 1859, signature on piece Lot 83 in our auction Saturday 17th April 2021 #davidcameron #bchistory

Matthew Baillie Begbie signature on piece

“Upon BC entering Confederation in 1871, Begbie became its first chief justice. He guided the judicial system of the province to an era of considerable sophistication, displaying characteristics unexpected of a Victorian judge: espousal of the rights of Chinese and native people; a lifelong interest in progressive law reforms and a tendency to take the side of the “little man.”

COVID-19 Valentine’s Day 2021 Thanks/Merci Souvenir Cover

COVID-19 Valentine's Day 2021 Thanks/Merci Souvenir Cover Lot 63 in our auction Saturday 17th April 2021 #valentinesday2021 #saint-valentincovers #thankyoucanadapost

Canada #60P VF 1897 50c Jubilee Plate Proof on card

Canada #60P VF 1897 50c Jubilee Plate Proof on card $375 Lot 26 in our auction Saturday 17th April 2021 #canadastamps #queenvictoriajubilee

U.S.A./Colonial Canada XF 1901S Gold 5 Dollars .24187oz AGW

U.S.A./Colonial Canada XF 1901S Gold 5 Dollars .24187oz AGW Lot 198 in our auction Saturday 17th April 2021 #usacgoldoins #goldcoins

Canada #82 F/VF Never Hinged 1898 8c QV Numeral

Canada #82 F/VF Never Hinged 1898 8c QV Numeral $1100 Lot 30 in our auction Saturday 17th April 2021 #canadastamps

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip signed 1970 Christmas Card

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip signed 1970 Christmas Card Lot 1 in our auction Saturday 17th April 2021 #queenelizabethiisignature #princephilipsignature #royalautographs

Clinton, B.C. 14 Nov 1874 2.5pg Marcus Smith letter to his wife

I could get through easily and give a decided Report if I were Chief Engineer-but with Mr. Flemings perpetual alterations and non committals combined with the political forces in the back ground I expect to have a hard time of it- I have a good mind to give in my Report pure and simple and not submit to any alterations and let them suppress it altogether if they think fit…I am weary weary and long for rest. I have been travelling every day and many nights since I left you in May..So excuse my writing more, it is late and I am tired travelled 60 miles today in an open wagon- thermometer to zero.

Kamloops, B.C. 30 Oc 1874 Marcus Smith letter to his wife

I got back from my long trip north and within the limits of civilization a few days ago and received a great pile of letters, among others, yours of sept. 25th (with Tom’s and Eloise’s likeness enclosed) in which you tell me you have got them both to school- I am glad Eloise went to Miss Dupont’s I think she will do well-