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France/Colonial Canada PCGS AU53 1710-Aa Billon Mousquetaire

France/Colonial Canada PCGS AU53 1710-Aa Billon Mousquetaire Lot 183 in All Nations auction Saturday 17th August 2019

80 B.C. #4 VF Used 1865 10c Blue Imperf Pair, 2004 C.P.E.S. Cert. $3000

B.C. #4 VF Used 1865 10c Blue Imperf Pair, 2004 C.P.E.S. Cert. $3000 Lot 80 in All Nations auction Saturday 17th August 2019

Northern Rhodesia #1/16 Mint 1925/1929 George V (15)

Northern Rhodesia #1/16 Mint 1925/1929 George V US$347. (15) Lot 152 in All Nations auction Saturday 17th August 2019

Indian States/Duttia #10 VF Mint HR 1897 1/2a duo

Indian States/Duttia #10 VF Mint HR 1897 1/2a duo US$300 Lot 140 in All Nations auction Saturday 17th August 2019

Canada #61 Fine+ Mint HR 1897 $1 Jubilee

Canada #61 Fine+ Mint HR 1897 $1 Jubilee $600.+ Lot 23 in All Nations auction Saturday 17th August 2019

Anastasius I 491-518AD 4.37 gram Gold Solidus from Constantinople

Anastasius I 491-518AD 4.37 gram Gold Solidus from Constantinople Lot 182 in All Nations auction Saturday 17th August 2019

Canada #OX1 NH 1879 D.L.O. 1994 Greene Cert

Canada #OX1 NH 1879 D.L.O.,1994 Greene Cert. lt bend, gum spots Lot 74 in All Nations auction Saturday 17th August 2019

Canada #83 F/VF Never Hinged 1898 10c Victoria Numeral

Canada #83 F/VF Never Hinged 1898 10c Victoria Numeral $1200.+ Lot 29 in All Nations auction Saturday 17th August 2019

Page 32, Wells Fargo 1860 Victoria receipt & 1852 Concord Coach Cover, Fraser River Gold Rush collection

Wells Fargo 1860 Victoria receipt & 1852 Concord Coach Cover, page 32 Gerald Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush collection Lot 79 in All Nations auction Saturday 17th August 2019

Early Kitsilano property documents with links to Sam Greer found in box of books

John Mackie has written an article in the Vancouver Sun covering the property documents with links to Sam Greer and now in All Nations weekly auctions (see Lot 99 Auction 1222 Saturday 10th August 2019) "Early Kitsilano property documents emerge from yard sale. Three...

Sam Greer, Kitsilano

Sam Greer All Nations Stamp and Coin have sold material from Sam Greer's estate including his handwritten sketches of Greer's beach, legal documents, letters and more. For more background to Sam Greer's story see the Monte Cristo magazine long read The Hidden History...

Frederick III King of Prussia as Prince Regent signed note, mount mks

Frederick III King of Prussia as Prince Regent signed note, mount mks Lot 1 in All Nations auction Saturday 10th August 2019

Severus Alexander 222-235AD 19mm 2.5gm Silver Denarius

Severus Alexander 222-235AD 19mm 2.5gm Silver Denarius Lot 195 in All Nations auction Saturday 10th August 2019

South Africa VF 1895 Gold Half Pond, mount mark .1176oz AGW

South Africa VF 1895 Gold Half Pond, mount mark .1176oz AGW Lot 196 in All Nations auction Saturday 10th August 2019

France 1285-1314 Silver 25mm 4gm Gros Tournois

France 1285-1314 Silver 25mm 4gm Gros Tournois Lot 191 in All Nations auction Saturday 10th August 2019

Henry Thomas Frost, Samuel Greer, Lot 1 Conveyance Document 20 Feb 1890

20 Feb 1890 Henry Thomas Frost, Sam Greer Lot 1 Conveyance Document Lot 99 in All Nations auction Saturday 10th August 2019 See Sam Greer page for more

The Untold Story of Sam Greer’s Battle for Kitsilano by Laura Ishiguro

Here's a riveting acount of the Sam Greer story by a local historian Laura Ishiguro. It's a youtube video 75 minutes long. "historian Laura Ishiguro unravels the fascinating story of Sam Greer and his family beginning with the notorious "Battle for Kitsilano" in...

Marcus Smith 6 Apr 1868 London Letter w/ Canadian content

6 Apr 1868 Marcus Smith London Letter w/ Canadian content Lot 16 in All Nations auction Saturday 10th August 2019 See Biography of Marcus Smith early railway pioneer of Canada

Canada #116 VF Mint 1912 10c Plum George V Admiral $400.

Canada #116 VF Mint 1912 10c Plum George V Admiral $400. Lot 44 in All Nations auction Saturday 10th August 2019

British Columbia #3 VF m/s Used 1865 5c Rose ex William Gross

British Columbia #3 VF m/s Used 1865 5c Rose w/ 1973 P.F. Cert. from the William Gross collection Lot 97 in our auction Saturday 11th August 2019 with estimated $5,000

Canada #73ii VFNH 1897 10c Brown Violet Horizontal Wove Paper

Canada #73ii VFNH 1897 10c Brown Violet Horizontal Wove Paper Lot 32 in All Nations auction Saturday 10th August 2019

Canada #65 VF Mint 1897 $5 Jubilee Well Centered

Canada #65 VF Mint 1897 $5 Jubilee Well Centered $2000. Estimate $750. Lot 29 in our auction Saturday 11th August 2019

Page 31, Wells Fargo 1866 San Jose Route Double Weight Paste-up Cover to Victoria, Fraser River Gold Rush Collection

Wells Fargo 1866 San Jose Route Double Weight Paste-up Cover to Victoria, page 31 Gerald Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush Collection Lot 98 in our auction Saturday 10th August 2019See Gerald Wellburn's 45 page album1858 Fraser River Gold Rush

Septimius Severus 193-211AD Silver Denarius

Septimius Severus 193-211AD 19mm 2.9gm Silver Denarius Lot 191 in our auction A1221 Saturday 3rd August 2019

Danzig 4 Apr 1932 Registered S.S. Bremen Airmail Cover to Br. Guiana

Danzig 4 Apr 1932 Registered S.S. Bremen Airmail Cover to Br. Guiana Lot 136 in our auction A1221 Saturday 3rd August 2019

G.B. Fine 1808 George III 1/3 Gold Guinea

G.B. Fine 1808 George III 1/3 Gold Guinea, mount mark .0821oz AGW Lot 187 in our auction A1221 Saturday 3rd August 2019

Canada BU 1984 .9999 Fine $10 quarter ounce Gold Maple Leaf

Canada BU 1984 .9999 Fine $10 quarter ounce Gold Maple Leaf Lot 185 in our auction A1221 Saturday 3rd August 2019

Western Australia #3avar Proof 8gm Sterling Silver stamp replica

Western Australia #3avar Inverted Swan Proof 8gm Sterling Silver stamp replica Lot 5 in our auction A1221 Saturday 3rd August 2019

Frederick (Grand Old) Duke of York 1819 Signed Warrant Portion

Frederick (Grand Old) Duke of York 1819 Signed Warrant Portion Lot 1 in our auction A1221 Saturday 3rd August 2019

26 Mar 1868 London Marcus Smith Letter mentions John A. Macdonald

26 Mar 1868 London Marcus Smith Letter mentions John A. Macdonald Lot 14 in our auction A1221 Saturday 3rd August 2019 Biography of Marcus Smith early railway pioneer of Canada

China #1761 VFNH 1981 12 Beauties Souvenir Sheet

P.R. China #1761 VFNH 1981 12 Beauties Souvenir Sheet US$250. Lot 115 in our auction A1221 Saturday 3rd August 2019

Page 30, Wells Fargo 1862 uprated San Francisco Covers to Victoria, Fraser River Gold Rush Collection

Wells Fargo 1862 uprated San Francisco Covers to Victoria, Page 30 Gerald E. Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush Collection Lot 88 in our auction A1221 Saturday 3rd August 2019 See Gerald Wellburn's 45 page album1858 Fraser River Gold Rush

U.S.A. 1882/1945 Used on Harris pages (550)

U.S.A. 1882/1945 Used on Harris pages, some faults, high cat (550) Lot 117 in our auction A1220 Saturday 27th July 2019

Ships & Ferries Postcards in two volumes (159 pcs)

Ships & Ferries Postcards in two volumes (159 pcs) Lot 103 in our auction A1220 Saturday 27th July 2019

Sweden 1880/2005 mainly Used Accumulation in stockbook

Sweden 1880/2005 mainly Used Accumulation in stockbook Lot 111 in our auction A1220 Saturday 27th July 2019

10 Troy Ounces APM .999 Fine Silver Bar

10 Troy Ounces APM .999 Fine Silver Bar, edge ding Lot 138 in our auction A1220 Saturday 27th July 2019

P.R. China 1949/1952 Unu & Used on pages US$960 (150 diff)

People's Republic of China 1949/1952 Unu & Used on pages US$960. (150 diff) Lot 54 in our auction A1220 Saturday 27th July 2019

Arctic 1786 22×18″ framed Baffin & Hudson Bay Map

LArctic 1786 22x18″ framed Baffin & Hudson Bay Map Lot 5 in our auction A1220 Saturday 27th July 2019

Queen Mary signed, framed 13×18″ Baron signed 1950 Photo

Queen Mary signed, framed 13x18″ Baron signed 1950 Photo, foxing Lot 1 in our auction A1220 Saturday 27th July 2019

Vespasian 69-79AD Judaea Capta Silver Denarius

Vespasian 69-79AD Judaea Capta 2.78gm 17mm Silver Denarius Vespasian lead the Roman conquest of Judea following the Jewish rebellion of 66 CE. He took 4 legions and his son Titus. The Jewish centers of resistance were systematically reduced until 69 CE when Vespasian...

Dominion of Canada #DC-26j VG+ 1923 George V Horseblanket $1

Dominion of Canada #DC-26j VG+ 1923 George V Horseblanket $1 Lot 189 in our auction Saturday 20th July 2019

Germany #B68 30 My 1935 Used Ostropa Souvenir Sheet

Germany #B68 30 My 1935 Used Ostropa Souvenir Sheet small flaws Lot 119 in our auction A1219 Saturday 20th July 2019

B.C. #9S Fine Mint OG 1867/1871 5c Specimen w/ 2005 Greene Cert

B.C. #9S Fine Mint OG 1867/1871 5c Specimen w/ 2005 Greene Cert. trivial perf corner crease, ex Gerald Wellburn, last sold for $1999.95 Lot 79 in our auction A1219 Saturday 20th July 2019

Canada #149b-159a VFNH Scroll Imperf Vertical Pairs Set

Canada #149b-159a VFNH Scroll Imperf Vertical Pairs Set $5,212. (22) Lot 48 estimated $2,500 in our auction A1219 Saturday 20th July 2019

Canada #62 Fine+ Mint 1897 $2 Jubilee

Canada #62 Fine+ Mint 1897 $2 Jubilee Canada Postage Two Dollars Lot 29 in our auction A1219 Saturday 20th July 2019

Page 29, Fraser River Gold Rush, Wells Fargo 1860 SFR Paste-up

Wells Fargo 1860 SFR Paste-up to H.P.P. Crease, reduced, Page 29 of the Gerald Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush Collection Lot 77 in our auction A1219 Saturday 20th July 2019 See Gerald Wellburn's 45 page album1858 Fraser River Gold Rush

Chief Sitting Bull 14 Mr 1910 1c Colorado L. Peterson colour Postcard

Chief Sitting Bull 14 Mr 1910 1c Colorado L. Peterson colour Postcard Lot 168 in All Nations' Auction 13th July 2019

Page 28, Fraser River Gold Rush, May 1860 Frank Claudet SFR Wells Fargo Cover to Victoria

May 1860 Frank Claudet SFR Wells Fargo Cover to Victoria page 28 of the Gerald Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush Collection, torn b/f Lot 88 in All Nations' Auction 13th July 2019

South Africa VF+ 1894 Gold Half Pond .1176oz AGW

South Africa VF+ 1894 Gold Half Pond .1176oz AGW in All Nations' Auction 13th July 2019

Lot 183 G.B. abt VF 1707E Queen Anne Silver Crown

G.B. abt VF 1707E Queen Anne Silver Crown Lot 183 in All Nations' Auction 13th July 2019

Israel #27 10 Aug 1949 cacheted Tab FDC

Lot 137 Israel #27 10 Aug 1949 cacheted Tab FDC Bale US$1,000. in All Nations' Auction 13th July 2019

Canada #71P XF 1897 6c QV Leaf Plate Proof on Card

Canada #71P XF 1897 6c QV Leaf Plate Proof on Card only 619 issued Lot 25 in All Nations' Auction 13th July 2019

B.C. #13 1867/71 $1 Perf 14

B.C. #13 Fine Mint OG 1867/71 $1 Perf 14 2002 Greene Cert. $3750. Lot 90 in All Nations' Auction 13th July 2019

Canada #9 VF Used 1857 7.5d Green Wide & Narrow Margins

Lot 11 Canada #9 VF Used 1857 7.5d Green Wide & Narrow Margins $5000. In All Nations' Auction 13th July 2019

197 G.B. BU 1963 QEII Gold Sovereign

G.B. BU 1963 QEII Gold Sovereign Lot 197 in All Nations Stamp and Coin Auction #1218 Noon Saturday 13 July 2019

Page 27, Wells Fargo 1858/59 San Francisco/Victoria Paste-up to H.P.P. Crease, Fraser River Gold Rush Collection

Wells Fargo 1858/59 San Francisco/Victoria Paste-up to H.P.P. Crease, page 27 Gerald Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush Collection, faults Lot 87 in All Nations' Auction 6th July 2019 See Gerald Wellburn's 45 page album1858 Fraser River Gold Rush

Austria BU 1915 Franz Joseph Gold 4 Ducat.4426oz AGW

Lot 177 Austria BU 1915 Franz Joseph Gold 4 Ducat.4426oz AGW in All Nations' Auction 6th July 2019

Egypt #M9 Used 1935 George V Jubilee Key issue

BRITISH FORCES IN EGYPT, 1 PIASTRE, LETTER STAMP with red overstamp JUBILEE COMMEMORATION 1935 Egypt #M9 Used 1935 George V Jubilee Key issue US$275. Lot 110 in All Nations' Auction 6th July 2019

Canada #7 VF Used 1855 10d Blue

Lot 14 Canada #7 VF Used 1855 10d Blue $2400. in All Nations' Auction 6th July 2019

Marcus Smith 1868 London 2-page letter mentions Sir John A. Macdonald

Historic 1868 2-page letter from Marcus Smith to his wife detailing the possibility of meeting Sir John A. Macdonald and working on Canada's railways. Lot 21 in 6 July auction. Biography of Marcus Smith early railway pioneer of Canada.

Canada #20ii Fine Unused 2c Stitch Watermark

Lot 20 Canada #20ii Fine Unused 2c Stitch Watermark, apparently the discovery stamp for the Unitrade listing, trivial corner creases This is the only known unused example and last sold for $3,500. Realized $2,400 in All Nations' Auction 6th July 2019

1939/1945 named R.C.A.F. Silver Memorial Cross, plaque, photo

1939/1945 named R.C.A.F. Silver Memorial Cross, plaque, photo Lot 184 in our auction this Saturday 29th June 2019

Japan 1936/1970 Mint in Rapkin album (649)

Japan 1936/1970 Mint in Rapkin album US$1660. (649) Lot 107 in our auction this Saturday 29th June 2019

Princess Louise framed, professionally restored oil painting

Princess Louise framed, professionally restored oil painting, perhaps painted during her visit to B.C. in the 1880s. Lot 70 in our auction this Saturday 29th June 2019 Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, VA, CI, GCVO, GBE, RRC, GCStJ (Louisa Caroline Alberta; 18 March...

Tartary Map A. Ortelius framed 18.5×13.5 Map of Asia & N. America

Tartary Map A. Ortelius framed 18.5x13.5 Map of Asia & N. America Lot 183 estimated $500 in our auction this Saturday 29th June 2019 Abraham Ortelius (14 April 1527 – 28 June 1598) was a Brabantian cartographer and geographer, conventionally recognized as the...

St. Pierre & Miquelon Never Hinged new issues incl Sheets

St. Pierre & Miquelon Never Hinged new issues incl Sheets ex Danner Lot 125 in our auction this Saturday 29th June 2019

George VI & Queen Mum signed, framed 1937 Coronation photo

George VI & Queen Mum signed, framed 1937 Coronation photo Lot 1 in Auction #1216 29th June 2019

U.S.A./Colonial Canada XF 1898 Gold $5 Half Eagle .24187oz AGW

Liberty 1898 FIVE D. U.S.A./Colonial Canada XF 1898 Gold $5 Half Eagle .24187oz AGW Lot 186 in our Auction A1215 Saturday 22nd June 2019

G.B. BU 1911 George V first year Gold Half Sovereign

G.B. BU 1911 George V first year Gold Half Sovereign Lot 173 in our Auction A1215 Saturday 22nd June 2019

Philip III of Macedon 323-317 BC Silver Tetradrachm

Heracles (in style of Alexander the Great) Zeus Macedonia Philip III 323-317BC 27mm 16.6gm Silver Tetradrachm Lot 76 in our Auction A1215 Saturday 22nd June 2019

Canada #154a XFNH 1928 5c Blue Imperforate Horizontal Pair

Canada #154a XFNH 1928 5c Blue Imperforate Horizontal Pair $225. Lot 36 in this week's Auction A1215 Saturday 22nd June 2019

Brunswick-Luneberg-Calenberg-Hanover XF 1759IWS Silver 1/6 Thaler

Brunswick-Luneberg-Calenberg-Hanover XF 1759IWS Silver 1/6 Thaler Lot 171 in this week's Auction A1215 Saturday 22nd June 2019

Page 26, Freeman & Co. 1858 Express Cover duo to Victoria, Fraser River Goldrush collection

Page 26, Freeman & Co. 1858 Express Cover duo to Victoria, Read more about the Gerald Wellburn Fraser River Goldrush collection Lot 67 in this week's Auction A1215 Saturday 22nd June 2019 See Gerald Wellburn's 45 page album1858 Fraser River Gold Rush

Wills’ 1901 Locomotives & Rolling Stock Cigarette Card Set (50)

Wills’ 1901 Locomotives & Rolling Stock Cigarette Card Set (50) Lot 200 in our Auction Saturday 15th June 2019

Great Britain 1887 Victoria Golden Jubilee Gold Sovereign in original mount

G.B. VF 1887 Victoria Golden Jubilee Gold Sovereign in original mount Lot 184 in our Auction Saturday 15th June 2019

B.C. #3 Fine Unused 1865 5c Rose Imperforate, tear & thin 2007 Greene certificate states genuine $20,000

B.C. #3 Fine Unused 1865 5c Rose Imperforate, tear & thin 2007 Greene certificate genuine $20,000 Lot 72 in our Auction Saturday 15th June 2019

Page 25, Alta & Freeman & Co. 1858 SFR dual Express Cover to Victoria, V.I. in Fraser River Gold Rush collection

Alta & Freeman & Co. 1858 SFR dual Express Cover to Victoria, V.I. page 25 of the Gerald Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush collection Lot 71 in All Nations auction Saturday 15th June 2019 See Gerald Wellburn's 45 page album1858 Fraser River Gold Rush

Canada #9 Fine 4-ring Numeral #21 Montreal Used 1857 7.5d

Canada #9 Fine 4-ring Numeral #21 Montreal Used 1857 7.5d $2000. Lot 12 in All Nations auction Saturday 15th June 2019

Canada #34 1 Apr 1897 10c Small Queen Cover to Port au Prince, Haiti

Most Popular New Entry: Canada #34 1 Apr 1897 10c Small Queen Cover to Port au Prince, Haiti Lot 19 in our Auction Saturday 8th June 2019 LOOK UP YOUR OLD LETTERS You may have stamps on them worth $1 to $100 each. Send them to me and get Cash for them.

Manitoba Gold Unc 1898 dated 50c $ $1 Fantasy coin duo .156oz AGW

Lot 187 Manitoba Gold Unc 1898 dated 50c $ $1 Fantasy coin duo .156oz AGW Lot 187 in our Auction Saturday 8th June 2019

Hudson’s Bay Company gen XF 1854 punched Made Beaver Token Set

Hudson’s Bay Company gen XF 1854 punched Made Beaver Token Set estimated at $750 Lot 172 in our Auction this Saturday 8th June 2019

Elagabalus 218-222 AD 19mm 3gm Silver Denarius struck at Rome

IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG Elagabalus 218-222 AD 19mm 3gm Silver Denarius struck at Rome Lot 193 in our Auction Saturday 8th June 2019 The reverse of this silver denarius shows Elagabalus holding a patera offering sacrifice over the sacred altar...

Page 24, Reynold’s Express 1853 paste-up Cover to Mormon Gulch

The California Forty-Niners – 1853 letter by Reynold’s Express – the first in California – to Mormon Gulch, Southern Mines. Page 24 of the Gerald Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush Collection

Northern Rhodesia #1/16 Used 1925/1929 George V US$332. (15)

Northern Rhodesia #1/16 Used 1925/1929 George V US$332. (15) Lot 142 in our Auction Saturday 8th June 2019

New Westminster, B.C. 1870 6d H.P.P. Crease Cover

New Westminster, B.C. 1870 6d H.P.P. Crease Cover ex Harpenden Lot 84 in our Auction Saturday 8th June 2019

1914 Cover Recovered by Divers from Wreck of S.S. Empress of Ireland

Cover Recovered by Divers From Wreck of S.S. Empress of Ireland , Postmarked Andover, N.B. May 25 1914, stamp likely soaked off in wreck

Intercolonial Railway 1869 Marcus Smith appointment letter

rcus Smith was a Railroad pioneer and became Acting Chief Engineer of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Lot 17 is his appointment as District Engineer by Intercolonial Railway Lot 17 in our Auction Saturday 8th June 2019

Canada #94 VF Mint 1904 20c Edward VII

Canada #94 VF Mint 1904 20c Edward VII light gum crease $1250. Lot 36 in our Auction this Saturday 8th June 2019

Canada #65 Fine+ Unused 1897 $5 Jubilee

Canada #65 Fine+ Unused 1897 $5 Jubilee $1000.+ Lot 29 in our Auction this Saturday 8th June 2019

34 different Colonial British Columbia numeral cancels

34 different Colonial British Columbia numeral cancels The basis of the Unitrade listing and the final page in Gerald Wellburn’s award winning collection and book. Estimate $5,000 Lot 89 in our Auction Saturday 1st June 2019 View and Bid in this week's Auction Visit...

British Columbia #1 Very Fine Mint Original Gum

British Columbia #1 Very Fine Mint Original Gum, Unitrade catalogue value $60,000 with 2010 Vincent Graves Greene Certificate The first certificate for the British Columbia Mint first issue, a 1961 Philatelic Foundation opinion, to H.R. Harmer, signed by...