Canada – International Machine Cancel Collection, 700 pieces ex Ross Irwin.
This is the intact collection that I purchased from Ross Irwin approximately 10 years ago. I have resisted the temptation to split it up or raid any better items.
There are numerous better slogan cancels, advertising covers / corner cards, postcards and a really nice CPR perfin cover with a #135 Confederation stamp (est value $50 alone), a few mourning covers, some nice small town receiving marks etc. Split up, this lot would retail 2-3 times the listed price.
Breakdown:
316 envelopes (a few may only be fronts)
14 illustrated cards
163 view cards
136 greeting cards
48 postal stationery
27 2X4 on piece
The scans are of some of the better items. The balance of the collection is not all like the scans. There is some mixed condition however this is a great start / addition for the collector interested in these machine cancels.
Included is a detailed list of the collection as well as what looks like a want list for missing items.
