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Stamps, very rare stamps, covers, cancels, freaks, error stamps, postal history, postcards, RPPC, photographs, historic documents, autographs, artist-signed stamp design booklets, concert programs, memorabilia, ancient coins, ancient Greek coins, Roman coins, modern Canadian coins, world coins, numismatic tokens, bank notes, paper money, medals, medallions, hockey cards, trading cards, British Columbia history, Canadian historical items..

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All Nations marks 1,350 sales
“Our 1,350th auction on 26th February 2022 was a success in spite of world events,” said owner and auctioneer Brian Grant Duff. “The collectibles market is resilient. We had bids from as far away as the London international show and a normal amount of bidders..”

$3 Jubilee stamp

The following lot offered a used $3 Jubilee stamp, which was tied by a Winnipeg cancel and sold for $708 on a $400 estimate.

Read CSN article here


Exceptional Items from our Auctions
G.B./Colonial Canada XF 1848 Victoria Shield Gold Sovereign
Realized $990 G.B./Colonial Canada XF 1848 Victoria Shield Gold Sovereign US$1000 Lot 181 in our auction Saturday 18th March 2023
Incendiary 30 Apr 1875 Omaha, Marcus Smith letter to his wife

Altogether there is trouble ahead and I would not for anything go through the same terrible muddle and uncertainty that I did on The Intercolonial for any money so intend to have it out this summer ..

One thing very certain is that it will be impossible for any one having self respect to stay on the line if Fleming is Chief Engineer –

The Govt already sent him and act independently of him – so that he will insist on us doing things that he has not power to back us up in – neither has he the will when it comes to push —–

Mr Selwyn the Chief of the Geological survey is here – he says that young Dawson – son of the Professor in McGill College Montreal – comes out in July to take charge of the Geo. survey in B. Columbia which will last for a lifetime he says Dawson is an exceedingly worthy young man and I could get Tom with him if I would consent to let him go for his keep and a mere nominal salary of $20 a month to begin with – this is what we are going to reduce beginners wages to on our work —

H.B.C. The Soo 17 Oct 1848/25 May 1849 49pg letter book, ex Wellburn
Realized $14,5000 in our 1,400th Milestone auction 11th march 2023 Letter book written by William Mactavish of the Hudson's Bay Company in 1848/49. There are 49 pages recording letters at the HBC...
1660 Cambridge Field’s Restoration 11x17x3.75″ 22.4 Lb Pulpit Bible

Realized $2,600 in our 1,400th Auction 11th March 2023
1660 Cambridge Field’s Restoration 11x17x3.75″ 22.4 Lb Pulpit Bible
Lot 234 in our auction Saturday 11th March 2023

Canada #208a VF stamps NH UR 1934 3c Cartier Imperf Pl Blk
Realized $4070 in our 1,400th Milestone Auction 11th March 2023 Lot 60 Canada #208a VF stamps NH UR 1934 3c Cartier Imperf Pl Blk $3200 #CanadaStampAuction #AllNationsStampAndCoin
H.B.C. XF 1857 Moose Factory Made Beaver punched Token
Realized $751 Lot 197 in our 1400th auction Saturday 11th March 2023H.B.C. XF 1857 Moose Factory Made Beaver punched Token $650
Wells Fargo circa 1867 15c U.S. mixed franked Express Cvr, 2014 Cert
Realized $6670 in our Milestone auction Saturday 11th March 2023Lot 73, Wells Fargo circa 1867 15c U.S. mixed franked Express Cvr, 2014 Cert
P.R. China #982-80 F/VF NH 1968 W5 Mao Literature Set (9)
Realized $1858 P.R. China #982-80 F/VF NH 1968 W5 Mao Literature Set US$1440 (9) Lot 105 in our 1400th auction Saturday 11th March 2023
Canada ICCS EF40 1948 Key Date Silver Dollar
Realized $1815 in our 1400th Milestone auction 11th March 2023 Lot 198 Canada ICCS EF40 1948 Key Date Silver Dollar $1800
Canada #177a VFNH 1930 $1 Cavell Imperforate Pair, 75 issued
Realized $2750 Canada #177a VFNH 1930 $1 Cavell Imperforate Pair, 75 issued $2500 Lot 59 in our auction Saturday 11th March 2023
Dominion of Canada #DC26f PMG Choice VF35 1923 $2
Realized $1001 Lot 217 in our 1400th auction Saturday 11th March 2023 Dominion of Canada #DC26f PMG Choice VF35 1923 $2
Canada #158a VFNH 1929 50c Bluenose Imperforate Pair $1500.
Realized $1,650 in our 1,400th Auction 11th March 2023 Lot 53 Canada #158a VFNH 1929 50c Bluenose Imperforate Pair $1500.
Scotland 1625-1649 Charles I Stuart Silver 60 Shillings, Briot’s issue
Realized $2,432 Scotland 1625-1649 Charles I Stuart Silver 60 Shillings, Briot's issue Lot 212 in our auction Saturday 11th March 2023 #CoinAuction #AllNationsStampAndCoin
Wells Fargo Express, Victoria oval & U.S. #26 paste up Cvr, ex Wallace
Realized $825 Wells Fargo Express, Victoria oval & U.S. #26 paste up Cvr, ex Wallace Lot 71 in our 1,400th auction Milestone, Saturday 11th March 2023
Haiti Proof 1973 9-coin Gold and Silver Set, 1250 minted .9238oz AGW
Realized $2600 Haiti Proof 1973 9-coin Gold & Silver Set, 1250 minted .9238oz AGW Lot 210 in our auction Saturday 11th March 2023
G.B./Colonial Canada XF 1850 Victoria Gold Sovereign, trifle rim nicks
Realized $935 G.B./Colonial Canada XF 1850 Victoria Gold Sovereign, trifle rim nicks Lot 207 in our auction Saturday 11th March 2023
G.B./Colonial Canada Fine 1839 scarce date Gold Sovereign, lt scratch
Realized $880 G.B./Colonial Canada Fine 1839 scarce date Gold Sovereign, lt scratch Lot 206 in our auction Saturday 11th March 2023
G.B./Colonial Canada abt Fine 1826 George IV Gold Sovereign .2355oz
Realized $770 G.B./Colonial Canada abt Fine 1826 George IV Gold Sovereign .2355oz Lot 205 in our auction Saturday 11th March 2023
Jeffray’s Fraser River Express, Victoria oval 1861 Unu Cvr, ex Wellburn
Realized $701 Jeffray's Fraser River Express, Victoria oval 1861 Unu Cvr, ex Wellburn Lot 72 in our auction Saturday 11th March 2023
B.C. and Victoria Express circa 1862/63 New West Paid Front, ex Wallace
Realized $550 B.C. and Victoria Express circa 1862/63 New West Paid Front, ex Wallace Lot 74 in our auction Saturday 11th March 2023
Bahamas Proof 1971 R.C.M. 4-coin Gold Set, 1250 minted 2.0016oz
Realized $5,400 Bahamas Proof 1971 R.C.M. 4-coin Gold Set, 1250 minted 2.0016oz Lot 195 in our auction Saturday 11th March 2023
Canada #1 VF Used 1851 3d Beaver $1600
Realized $665 Canada #1 VF Used 1851 3d Beaver, trivial corner crease $1600.Lot 21 in our auction 4th March 2023 #CanadaClassicStamps
Great Britain VF 1891 Victoria Gold Half Sovereign .1177oz AGW
Realized $545 Great Britain VF 1891 Victoria Gold Half Sovereign .1177oz AGW Lot 199 in our auction Saturday 4th March 2023
Kamloops, B.C. 22 Nov 1885 Marcus Smith last Letter to his wife
Kamloops, BC 22 Nov 1885 C.P.R. engineer Marcus Smith last letter to his wife Mentions railway officials and driving of last spike at Port Moody, BC Lot 90 in our auction Saturday 25th February 2023...
G.B./Colonial Canada Fine+ 1825 George IV Gold Half Sovereign
Realized $577 G.B./Colonial Canada Fine+ 1825 George IV Gold Half Sovereign Lot 198 in our auction Saturday 18th February 2023
Ship Arcturus 1839 Invoice duo, ex Wellburn
Realized $2,255 Ship Arcturus 1839 Invoice duo, ex Wellburn Lot 118 in our auction Saturday 18th February 2023
Ship Arcturus 1839 Receipt duo, ex Wellburn
Realized $2,000 Ship Arcturus 1839 Receipt duo, ex Wellburn Lot 120 in our auction 11th February 2023
Kamloops, B.C. 20 Sep 1885 Marcus Smith 4 pg letter to his wife

Van Horne will be out here soon after the track is joined from East & west – say the end of October at latest — It is remarked in the Newspapers that Tupper, Pope & Schreiber are coming out the former can have no business except as most people think to whitewash Onderdonk and look after his share of the shares –

Everybody knows the line is not finished according to specification and none believe the C.P.Rwly will accept it as it is but will ask for a large sum from the Govt to complete it –

Canada #157a VFNH 1929 20c Imperforate Pair, 250 issued
Realized $550 Canada #157a VFNH 1929 20c Imperforate Pair, 250 issued $375 Lot 57 in our auction Saturday 14th January 2023
G.B./Colonial Canada VF 1871 Queen Victoria Gold Half Sovereign
Sold for $605 G.B./Colonial Canada VF 1871 Queen Victoria Gold Half Sovereign Lot 190 in our auction Saturday 17th December 2022

 Our Milestone 1300th Auction  Saturday 27th February 2021

1871 letter from John A. MacDonald to John S. Helmcken. Written from Washington, D.C. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection.
Realized $20,000

See Milestone 1300th Auction Prices Realized

All Nations and Canada Stamp Finder brokered the sale of the finest of two known pairs of the 170 year old 12d Black, for $165,000 in August 2021. This pair is illustrated in Howes’ Canada handbook and has previously graced the Pack, Adler, Jephcott, Leggett, Hillmer, and Cantor collections.
12d Black Pair sold 2021
See Canadian Coins News: Rare used 12-penny black pair brings $165K used $3 Jubilee stamp, which was tied by a Winnipeg cancel and sold for $708 on a $400 estimate.[/caption]

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All Nations offered  Gerald Wellburn’s 45 page album in our 2020 auctions. See the full album as we posted:  1858 Fraser River Gold Rush