28 Oct 1886 Supreme Court C.P.R. Document duo on Wellburn page
Realized $374 Early Vancouver 1886 land dispute between a Swedish investor and the Canadian...
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Aug 27, 2023 | British Columbia History, Collections, Documents, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Realized $374 Early Vancouver 1886 land dispute between a Swedish investor and the Canadian...
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9 Jun 1874 3pg Cariboo land transfer btw farmer, miner signed Bowron Lot 78 in our auction...
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B.C. 1913 Dept of Lands Mining Division colour Map, some separation Lot 86 in our auction Saturday...
Read MoreApr 21, 2023 | British Columbia History, Documents, Highlights
An Act to Impose Certain Stamp Duties, 1862 Folio w/ Stamp Act Lot 86 in our auction Saturday 22nd...
Read MoreApr 20, 2023 | British Columbia History, Canadian Provinces, Documents, Highlights, Vancouver Island
An Act to Establish a Decimal System of Accounts, 1863 2pgs Lot 88 in our auction Saturday 22nd...
Read MoreApr 19, 2023 | British Columbia, British Columbia History, Canadian Provinces, Documents, Highlights, Vancouver Island
An Act to Repeal the Vancouver Island Stamp Act, 7 July 1864 Lot 89 in our auction Saturday 22nd...
Read MoreApr 18, 2023 | British Columbia, British Columbia History, Canadian Provinces, Documents, Highlights
Stamp Act, 1862 3pgs Assented to by James Douglas Governor Lot 87 in our auction Saturday 22nd...
Read MoreMar 24, 2023 | British Columbia, British Columbia History, Canadian Provinces, Documents, Highlights
Kootenay District 17 May 1902 signed Mining Claim Grant Lot 104 in our auction Saturday 1st April...
Read MoreMar 13, 2023 | British Columbia History, Highlights, News Media
One of four known diaries from the 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush – and the only one written by...
Read MoreMar 11, 2023 | British Columbia History, Collections, Covers, Exceptional, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Realized $701 Jeffray’s Fraser River Express, Victoria oval 1861 Unu Cvr, ex Wellburn Lot 72...
Read MoreMar 10, 2023 | British Columbia History, Documents, Highlights
Kootenay District 28 Nov 1902 Lt-Gov-signed Mineral Act Document Lot 84 in our auction Saturday...
Read MoreFeb 21, 2023 | British Columbia History, Canada History, Documents, Highlights, News Media
One of four known Fraser River Gold Rush diaries. The only one written by a Canadian and the only...
Read MoreJul 18, 2022 | British Columbia, British Columbia History, Canadian Provinces, Highlights, Letters, Maps
Alaska Highway Map 1944 Whitehorse Letter Sheet w/ message Lot 1 in our auction Saturday 23rd July...
Read MoreJun 29, 2022 | British Columbia History, Documents, Highlights, Vancouver Island
Victoria, Vancouver’s Island 1859 7.5×12.5″ Power of Attorney document Lot 98 in...
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Realized $451, Waterloo, B.C. 22 Jy 1898 RF E-1 3c CDS on piece, ex Thurlow Fraser Lot 95 in our...
Read MoreApr 11, 2022 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters
Coutlee, B.C. 1910 Shuttleworth Letter on Cleasby Invoice Lot 93 in our auction Saturday 16th...
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Copper River, B.C. 1930 12c Registered Chinese Daily News Cover Lot 92 in our auction Saturday...
Read MoreFeb 23, 2022 | A1350, BC Postal History, British Columbia History, Collections, Exceptional, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights, Postal History, Railways
Victoria, V.I. Nov 1862 P.O. Paid Oval Stampless Cover, ex Wellburn Lot 74 in our auction Saturday...
Read MoreJan 11, 2022 | British Columbia History, Collections, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
New Westminster, B.C. 27 Sep 1881 4-pg Marcus Smith letter to wife Lot 70 in our auction Saturday...
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South Hazelton, B.C. 3 Jun 1938 3c Cover & interesting contents Lot 81 in our auction Saturday...
Read MoreDec 8, 2021 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
New Westminster, B.C. 28 Aug 1881 3pg Marcus Smith letter to wife Lot 65 in our auction Saturday...
Read MoreNov 18, 2021 | British Columbia History, Covers, Highlights
New Westminster, B.C. 4 Aug 1898 1c Provincial Fair Advertising Cover Lot 94 in our auction...
Read MoreNov 4, 2021 | British Columbia History, Collections, Exceptional, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
Sold for $605, Port Moody, B.C. 26 June 1881 Marcus Smith 3-page letter to his wife
“The surveys are fairly commenced and I have been forced to do some very hard work- owing to the incompetency of the assistant Ailyn who has had very little experience and is naturally very dull & stupid- Gamsby is very little better. He has hitherto got on by always having good assistants but knows nothing himself- has no brains but for old woman’s gossip- has no instruments, never had any in his life nor does he care about the work- ..”
Oct 28, 2021 | British Columbia History, Collections, Highlights, Marcus Smith, Letters
“There will be a glorious out crop of this state of things- and in the muddle- no one will be responsible. ..Trutch I find is very unpopular – here as he is ostentatious and haughty, and considered as a spy, and a disturber instead of a peace maker between the Dominion and Provincial Govt. And will cause trouble to the former. This however is none of my business but I forsee that the time will come when he must cease to muddle with engineering matters-
Read MoreSep 22, 2021 | British Columbia History, Collections, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, North West Territories
Fort Ellice, NWT 16 Aug 1880 1.5pg Marcus Smith letter to his wife Lot 24 in our auction Saturday...
Read MoreAug 24, 2021 | British Columbia History, Collections, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
Winnipeg 6 June 1880 Marcus Smith 4 page letter to his wife Lot 23 in our auction Saturday 28th...
Read MoreAug 20, 2021 | British Columbia History, Collections, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
Marcus > “.. I have positively refused to take instructions from Mr. Schreiber or Report to him the result may be that I shall be recalled and return home next week, or if not I shall simply go on with my work and ignore Schreiber altogether”
Read MoreAug 8, 2021 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
C.P. Hotel Winnipeg 25 May 1880 2pg Marcus Smith Letter to Brophy Lot 41 in our auction Saturday...
Read MoreAug 2, 2021 | British Columbia History, Collections, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
C.P.R. Manitoba District 8 July 1879 Marcus Smith Letter to his wife Lot 35 in our auction...
Read MoreJul 30, 2021 | British Columbia History, Collections, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
Fort Ellice 16 July 1879 Marcus Smith letter to his wife Lot 31 in our auction Saturday 31st July...
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Elbows of the Little Sask. 9 Sp 1879 Marcus Smith letter to his wife Lot 25 in our auction...
Read MoreJul 16, 2021 | British Columbia History, Collections, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
Fort Carleton, Sk. 10 Au 1879 Marcus Smith letter to his wife Lot 23 in our auction Saturday 17th...
Read MoreJul 8, 2021 | British Columbia History, Canada History, Collections, Exceptional, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
Realized $605 in our auction 10th July 2021, Marcus Smith 1878 to his wife “..any motive to act dishonestly or underhand in a great national question- he [Fleming] took the sneaking course of finding out what the Govt. wanted and acted accordingly- ignoring me altogether, and keeping me in the dark as to what he was reporting even up to the last moment both in regard to the work to be done and the assistants to be appointed &.c-..”
Read MoreJun 24, 2021 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
Marcus Smith, Prince Arthur’s landing Lake Superior July 28th1878, “My dear Wife…..Love to all the children”
Read MoreJun 21, 2021 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Royalty
Princess Louise 24 Apr 1905 signed 5×7″ 4pg Cumberland Lodge letter Lot 1 in our...
Read MoreJun 17, 2021 | British Columbia History, Exceptional, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
Realized $526 in our auction Saturday 19th June 2021 Blackwater 45 miles N.W. of Quesnelle-Sept. 23rd,1875 “My Dear Wife…yourself and children would be far better in Victoria then anywhere in Canada and the climate is far superior- and living is always getting cheaper and so will all conveniences when the work commences as there will be a large influx of people of all condition..”
Read MoreJun 8, 2021 | British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Parker’s Market Victoria, B.C. 31 De 1874 Butcher’s invoice, ex Wellburn Lot 74 in our...
Read MoreJun 4, 2021 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY SURVEY.
Salmon House Dean River Sept 4th. 1875,
My dear wife, I have just walked from the head of the Dean channel, through the Cascade mountains to this point where horses have been sent to meet us- I am in excellent health. This last walk has done me as much good as that in the spring did me harm- The weather is fine and cool
May 28, 2021 | British Columbia History, Documents, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
C.P.R. Survey Western Division Victoria 22 Au 1875 4 pg Smith Letter Lot 87 in our auction...
Read MoreMay 16, 2021 | British Columbia History, Exceptional, Highlights, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
“Camp near Tatla Lake, Sunday July 4th, 1875 My dear Wife, I start tomorrow early and...
Read MoreMay 15, 2021 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
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
Read MoreMay 11, 2021 | British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Victoria, B.C. 18 No 1871 Sproat Coal invoice, ex Wellburn Lot 81 in our auction Saturday 15th May...
Read MoreMay 7, 2021 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAYOFFICE OF THE ENGINEER-IN-CHIEFFeb 1st(4pm) 1875My dear WifeI sent a...
Read MoreMay 5, 2021 | British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Victoria, V.I. 1 Au 1861 James Bell Mining Tools invoice, ex Wellburn Lot 81 in our auction...
Read MoreMay 5, 2021 | British Columbia History, British Columbia Tokens, Exceptional, Highlights
B.C. Amos Card Youmans circa 1800 uniface 25 Cents Copper Token Realized $825 Lot 188 in our...
Read MoreApr 22, 2021 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
Ottawa Jan. 8th, 1875 “I had the honor of dining with the Premier and Mrs. Mackenzie yesterday evening…”
Read MoreApr 14, 2021 | Autographs, British Columbia History, Documents, Highlights
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.
Read MoreApr 14, 2021 | Autographs, British Columbia History, Documents, Highlights, Matthew Baillie Begbie
“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.”
Read MoreApr 10, 2021 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
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.
Read MoreApr 9, 2021 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
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-
Read MoreMar 31, 2021 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
The hard work on this vast [BC] line is wearing me down and I shall get no thanks for it- these cussed policies are a disgrace and will bring ruin to the country- I only wish I were at the Cape now-They have found gold in large nuggets everybody is leaving Capetown
Read MoreMar 23, 2021 | British Columbia History, Exceptional, Highlights, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
Fort George, on the Upper Fraser Oct 7th,1874
My dear wife
I have come down by canoe from Francois lake about 140 miles west of this and am so far on my way back to Victoria. I intended to go down the Fraser by canoe to Quesnelle about 100 miles below this which I should have made in two days…
Mar 12, 2021 | British Columbia History, FDC - First Day Covers, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
New Westminster, B.C. 15 Nov 1937 Patullo Bridge Opening First Day Cover ex Wellburn Lot 95 in our...
Read MoreMar 10, 2021 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
Victoria, B.C. 11 May 1874 2.5 pg Marcus Smith letter to his wife Lot 83 in our auction Saturday...
Read MoreFeb 24, 2021 | A1300, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights, San Juan Islands Collection
Murdo Mckenzie 1872 3c Oregon Postal Stationery to San Juan Island Lot 71 in our milestone 1300th...
Read MoreJan 27, 2021 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
Sold for $2,640 in our auction of Saturday 30th January 2021Lot 26 Ottawa 17 Jan 1874 content rich...
Read MoreJan 18, 2021 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
Ottawa 7 Jan 1874 4-sided Marcus Smith Letter to wife mentions B.C. Lot 21 in our auction Saturday...
Read MoreNov 27, 2020 | British Columbia History, Documents, Highlights
New West, B.C. Sept 1883 60-pg Agricultural Program, ex BrighouseLot 70 in our auction Saturday...
Read MoreNov 19, 2020 | British Columbia History, Collectables, Documents, Highlights, Sam Brighouse
Lot 67 Canadian Farm Annual 1880 Toronto Weekly Mail, 88 pgs ex Brighousein our online Saturday...
Read MoreSep 4, 2020 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Railways
Victoria, B.C. 11 Sep 1873 Marcus Smith 4-sides Letter to his wife Lot 84 in our auction Saturday...
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Realized $698 in our auction Saturday 29th August 2020Lot 80, Victoria, B.C. 25 July 1873 Marcus...
Read MoreAug 19, 2020 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Railways
Victoria, B.C. 26 Jn 1873 Marcus Smith letter to his wife mentions ‘Howe Sound’ Lot 80...
Read MoreAug 12, 2020 | British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Lot 79 in our auction Saturday 15th August 2020 Duck & Sandover Wagon Makers 14 Au 1871 colour...
Read MoreAug 6, 2020 | British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Lot 65 in our auction Saturday 8th August 2020Victoria-Phoenix Brewing 31 De 1895 illustrated...
Read MoreJul 24, 2020 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Railways
Victoria, B.C. 26 March 1873 Marcus Smith 4 sides letter to his wife Lot 77 in our auction...
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Victoria, B.C. 11 March 1873 Marcus Smith 4 sides letter to his wifeLot 94 in our auction Saturday...
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Victoria, V.I. 27 Feb 1873 4-sides Marcus Smith letter to his wife Lot 90 in our auction Saturday...
Read MoreJul 8, 2020 | British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Hastings Mill Co. 14 Oct 1872 Steamer Fly Waybill, ex Gerald Wellburn Lot 89 in our auction...
Read MoreJul 3, 2020 | British Columbia History, Canada History, Highlights, Railways
Victoria, B.C. 10 Feb 1873 3 sides Marcus Smith letter to his wife Lot 87 in our auction Saturday...
Read MoreJun 30, 2020 | British Columbia History, Canada Card and Paper Money, Highlights
H.B.C.-B.C. District VF+ Dease Post 25c Card Money #472 $1500+Lot 199 in our auction Saturday 4th...
Read MoreJun 30, 2020 | British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Edward Stamp signed 18 Nov 1864 5-page 16×13″ copy agreement for British Columbia & Vancouver...
Read MoreJun 19, 2020 | British Columbia History, Highlights, News Media
The Old Hastings Mill Store’ in financial jeopardy A museum – house in Vancouver’s oldest building – is in financial jeopardy.’The Old Hastings Mill Store’ survived the Great Fire of 1886 but the pandemic could force its...
Read MoreJun 14, 2020 | British Columbia History, Highlights
134 years ago today survivors of Vancouver’s great fire of 1886 took refuge in...
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Victoria 5 Dec 1872 2-page 4-sided Marcus Smith Letter to his wifeLot 90 in our auction Saturday...
Read MoreMay 6, 2020 | British Columbia History, Canada History, Documents, Highlights, Railways
150 Mile House, B.C. 1872 Marcus Smith Letter to his wife describing his early surveys for the...
Read MoreMay 2, 2020 | British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn
862 Antler Creek, BC promissory note, ex Gerald Wellburn, from the beginning of the Cariboo Gold...
Read MoreApr 29, 2020 | British Columbia History, Documents, Highlights, Railways
1872 Marcus Smith letter from 150 Mile House “if I succeed in getting through this will be immortalized and have my name to the pass forever”
Read MoreApr 19, 2020 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
Soda Creek Fraser River, B.C. 2 Sep 1872 Marcus Smith Letter to wife Lot 96 in our auction of...
Read MoreApr 10, 2020 | British Columbia History, Documents, Highlights, Railways
Intercolonial Railway 28 Mar 1872 Marcus Smith 2-pg Letter to his wifeLot 21 in our auction 11th...
Read MoreMar 3, 2020 | British Columbia History, Collectables, Highlights
Mayor Fred Hume’s 10k Gold City of Vancouver Ring, appraisal $1525. Lot 95 in our auction Saturday...
Read MoreFeb 29, 2020 | A1250, British Columbia History, Documents, Exceptional, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights, Historic Vancouver
Edward Stamp’s accounting journal from 1865 to 1869, listing out all his expenses for his English investors establishing lumber mills on Vancouver Island and the first main lumber mill in the Vancouver area Lot 108
Read MoreFeb 23, 2020 | A1250, British Columbia History, Documents, Exceptional, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights, Historic Vancouver, News Media, World History
Most people think Vancouver started in Gastown. But the early city actually sprang up a few blocks...
Read MoreFeb 13, 2020 | British Columbia History, Canada Medallions, Highlights
Province of B.C. BU Souvenir of 1905 New Westminster Dominion Fair Medallion, spotLot 95 in our auction Saturday 15th February 2020 Vancouver Lacross Club
Read MoreDec 21, 2019 | British Columbia History, Covers, Highlights
Mr Trounce, Victoria, V.I SFR 3c Paid Wells Fargo Front w/ m/s note, fold Lot 68 in our auction...
Read MoreDec 7, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Hope, B.C. 29 May 1862 Capt. Grant Royal Engineers Third Bill of Exchange, Page 45 (last page)...
Read MoreNov 30, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
“Politeness of Mr. Lean” Judge O’Reilly 1867 11c Walla Walla/New Westminster Cover,...
Read MoreNov 20, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
James Douglas Signed 1861 Peter O’Reilly Land Grant, page 43 of the Gerald E. Wellburn Fraser...
Read MoreNov 9, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Fort Hope, B.C. 1860 Royal Engineers Tracing of Town Lots, Page 42 of the Gerald E. Wellburn 1858...
Read MoreNov 2, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Omagh 1862 three-colour franked Peter O’Reilly Cover to Fort Hope, no backflap.
Page 41 Gerald Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush collection
Lot 91 in our auction saturday 9th November 2019
Read MoreNov 2, 2019 | BC Postal History, British Columbia History, Covers, Exceptional, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
See the Wellburn Album pages offered so far in our Auctions Gerald Wellburn’s 45 page 1858...
Read MoreOct 29, 2019 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Photographs
James Dunsmuir was the 14th Premier of British Columbia from 1900 to 1902 and the Lieutenant...
Read MoreOct 26, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Captain Luard 1 Nov 1861 22d Bath incoming Officer’s Mourning Cover to Royal Engineers, New...
Read MoreOct 22, 2019 | Books, British Columbia History, Highlights
History of the Northern Interior of B.C. 1660-1880, 1904 349 pgs HC Lot 55 in our auction Saturday...
Read MoreOct 18, 2019 | Autographs, British Columbia History, Documents, Highlights, Yukon
Vancouver Gas 1897 14-signature Yukon Gold Rush Survey Party Doc Lot 75 in our auction A1232...
Read MoreOct 16, 2019 | British Columbia History, Documents, Highlights
Victoria, V.I. 8 Feb 1859 Judge David Cameron William Zelner (Druggist and Apothecary) Invoice Lot...
Read MoreOct 12, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Col. Richard Moody 11 Oct 1870 Recommendation Letter & stampless Cover to H.P.P. Crease, page...
Read MoreSep 28, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, BC Postal History, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Colonel Moody 23 Mr 1863 Field Marshall Burgoyne Free-Franked War Office O.H.M.S. Cover page 37...
Read MoreSep 26, 2019 | British Columbia History, Exceptional, Highlights, Maps, Sam Brighouse
B.C., G.B., & Pacific Coast 1880s/1910s Maps & Contracts ex Brighouse Lot 52 in our...
Read MoreSep 14, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
San Francisco 9 Feb 1865 3c Due 7 Cover to Victoria, V.I., page 36 of the Gerald Wellburn Fraser...
Read MoreSep 11, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Victoria, V.I. Missent 10c Washington 1860 Cover, repaired tears, Page 35 (of 45) of the Gerald...
Read MoreSep 1, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
1860 10c Washington cover duo to Victoria, V.I., Page 34 of the Gerald E. Wellburn Fraser River...
Read MoreAug 23, 2019 | British Columbia History, Documents, Highlights, Sam Greer
1886 Sam Greer Signed Lot 1 Block 4 English Bay document, faults Lot 85 in our auction Saturday...
Read MoreAug 17, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
1868 10c Washington Covers to Victoria, V.I. duo, Page 33 of the Gerald E. Wellburn Fraser River...
Read MoreAug 16, 2019 | Documents, Highlights, Sam Greer
Sam Greer signed 20 Feb 1890 lot one, block four English Bay document, from a new find, fragile...
Read MoreAug 10, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Wells Fargo 1860 Victoria receipt & 1852 Concord Coach Cover, page 32 Gerald Wellburn Fraser...
Read MoreAug 9, 2019 | British Columbia History, Documents, Highlights, News Media, Sam Greer
John Mackie has written an article in the Vancouver Sun covering the property documents with links...
Read MoreAug 9, 2019 | British Columbia History, Exceptional, Highlights, Historic Vancouver, News Media, Sam Greer
Sam Greer All Nations Stamp and Coin have sold material from Sam Greer’s estate including...
Read MoreAug 8, 2019 | British Columbia History, Documents, Highlights, Sam Greer
20 Feb 1890 Henry Thomas Frost, Sam Greer Lot 1 Conveyance Document Lot 99 in All Nations auction...
Read MoreAug 8, 2019 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Sam Greer
Here’s a riveting acount of the Sam Greer story by a local historian Laura Ishiguro. ...
Read MoreJul 27, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Wells Fargo 1862 uprated San Francisco Covers to Victoria, Page 30 Gerald E. Wellburn Fraser River...
Read MoreMay 26, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
July 26 1857 10c U.S. Postal Stationery Cover & Letter to John Boyd, Page 23 of the Gerald...
Read MoreMay 12, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, BC Postal History, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Page 22 of the Gerald Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush Collection open 3 sides Gayton 1864 1/-...
Read MoreMay 3, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, BC Postal History, British Columbia History, FLS - Folded Letter Sheet, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
September 1864 letter to Clinton on the Cariboo road Sep 1864 G.P.O., P.O. Paid Victoria folded...
Read MoreApr 10, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Page 18 of the Gerald Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush Collection, 28 Oct 1859 Killed by Bears letter from Port Pemberton to Fort Douglas Lot 68 in our Saturday auction on 13th April 2019
Read MoreApr 5, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Lot 108 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush Gerald Wellburn Page 17 in All Nations’ auction 6th...
Read MoreApr 5, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Page 16 of the Gerald Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush Collection incoming 1863 Hanover to Fort Hope Cover to Theodor Kruger, Lot 100 in All Nations’ auction Saturday 23rd March 2019
Read MoreMar 24, 2019 | Books, British Columbia History, Collectables, Highlights, Sam Brighouse
Samuel Brighouse signed, well worn Family Bible. A remarkable personal possession from one of the Three Greenhorns, a founder of Vancouver and Richmond, British Columbia.
Read MoreMar 22, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Page 16 of the Gerald Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush Collection incoming 1863 Hanover to Fort Hope Cover to Theodor Kruger, Lot 100 in All Nations’ auction Saturday 23rd March 2019
Read MoreMar 17, 2019 | British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
1875 summary of the assets of Gassy Jack Deighton’s estate, offered in All Nations’ 23 March...
Read MoreMar 14, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Germany 1862 incoming stampless Cover to A.T. Kruger Fort Hope, page 15 of the Gerald Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush collection
Read MoreMar 8, 2019 | A1200, British Columbia History, Canada Card and Paper Money, Highlights, Hodgkinson Collection, Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson’s Bay Company, B.C. District, Dease Post $5 scrip. This is the very last of the Sydney Hodgkinson find. Lot 195 in this week’s 1200th auction on 9th March 2019.
Read MoreMar 7, 2019 | A1200, British Columbia History, Documents, Highlights
1860 Governor James Douglas Signed Lease to Joseph Trutch, ex Gerald Wellburn, Lot 126 in this week’s 1200th auction 9th march 2019 #bchistory
Read MoreMar 7, 2019 | British Columbia History, Canada Card and Paper Money, Hodgkinson Collection, Hudson's Bay Company, Newsletter, Tokens
Card scripts (or card tokens) from the H.B.C. Tradings Posts in Northern B.C. were collected by Sydney Hodgkinson and brought in to All Nations by his family.
Sydney Hodgkinson worked as an accountant with the Hudson’s Bay Company from 1908 to 1935.
Read MoreMar 6, 2019 | A1200, British Columbia History, Documents, Exceptional, Gassy Jack, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
The Gassy Jack Deighton 1875 estate list of debts featured in our 1200th Auction this Saturday 9th March 2019.
Read MoreMar 6, 2019 | A1200, BC Postal History, British Columbia History, British Columbia Stamps, Gold, Highlights, Vancouver Island
B.C. cover from the Cariboo Gold Fields to Mrs. Robert Harkness in Iroquois, Canada West in 1864 (est. $1,500).
Read MoreMar 5, 2019 | A1200, British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn, News Media
John Mackie has featured Lot 145 a Handwritten list of Gassy Jack Deighton’s debts in his Vancouver Sun article about our milestone 1200th auction.
Read MoreMar 2, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, A1200, British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Page 14 1858 U.S. 3c & 10c Cover duo to Fort Hope Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush Collection
Read MoreMar 1, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Page 13 1848 H.B.C. Statement to James Murray Yale from the Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush Collection
Read MoreFeb 16, 2019 | British Columbia History, Covers, Highlights, Sam Brighouse
Brighouse & Scratchley Cover 23 April 1878 1c Nesbitt New Westminster, B.C. postal stationery...
Read MoreFeb 16, 2019 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Railways
Marcus Smith was an early Railway-Engineer in Canada and his letters relate the Railway life of a Chief Engineer. This is a 2 page letter written in 1860 Hamilton to his wife. Lot 23 in our auction February 16th Saturday #bchistory #railroadhistory
Read MoreFeb 9, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Page 12 of the Gerald Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush Collection H.B.C. 1830 Account to James Yale officer in charge of newly founded Fort Langley on the Fraser River
Read MoreFeb 8, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Page 11 of Wellburn’s historical journey through the Fraser River Gold Rush is the 2nd August 1858 Act to Provide for the Government of B.C. published in Victoria Gazette
Read MoreFeb 5, 2019 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Railways
Marcus Smith was an early Railway-Engineer in Canada and his letters relate the Railway life of a Chief Engineer. This is a 12 page letter written in Ontario 1859 to his wife. Lot 26 in our auction February 9th Saturday #bchistory #railroadhistory
Read MoreFeb 3, 2019 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
Capetown 18 Oct 1860 Marcus Smith 4-page letter to his Cdn wife Lot 121 in our 2nd February 2019...
Read MoreFeb 2, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Exceptional, Highlights
The Albums Pages from Gerald Wellburn’s Fraser River Gold Rush collection that have featured in our auctions to date.
Read MoreJan 27, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
British Columbia 8 Feb 1859 3-page Proclamation of Duties Payable by Miners Page 10 of the Gerald...
Read MoreJan 18, 2019 | British Columbia History, Canada Card and Paper Money, Highlights, Hodgkinson Collection, Hudson's Bay Company
Lot 194 Hudsons Bay Company, B.C. District Fort Grahame No. 117 $1 Scrip corner rounding Lot...
Read MoreJan 14, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Fort Hope, B.C. 1 Dec. 1858 Lot Lease from James Douglas, Governor of Vancouver’s Island...
Read MoreJan 10, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, BC Postal History, British Columbia History, Covers, Gerald Wellburn, Gold, Highlights
Page 8 March 1863 incoming Greenslade & Son Cover to B.C. Gold Fields Wellburn notes:...
Read MoreJan 5, 2019 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, BC Postal History, British Columbia History, Covers, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Page 7 1862 London 2.5d Cover to Fort Shepherd British Columbia “This envelope eloquently...
Read MoreDec 21, 2018 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Revocation of H.B.C. License 3 November 1858 Proclamation by Governor James Douglas page 6 in...
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Proclamation 7th September 1859 Rules & Regulations for the Working of Gold Mines Lot 90...
Read MoreDec 10, 2018 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn, Hudson's Bay Company
Invoice for goods supplied to H.B.C. at Fort Langley 1859 – Page 5 of Gerald Wellburn’s Fraser River Gold Rush sold for $5,000
Read MoreDec 7, 2018 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Collectables, Gerald Wellburn, Gold, Highlights
1858 – The Miners’ Ten Commandments – The code of the California gold seekers folded...
Read MoreNov 30, 2018 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, BC Postal History, British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Australian Broadsheet for Barque Orestes to Vancouver’s Island 1858 realized $10,000 Lot 80...
Read MoreNov 28, 2018 | BC Postal History, British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn, News Media
All Nations is auctioning the never before offered Gerald E. Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush...
Read MoreNov 22, 2018 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Sport
Vancouver, British Columbia 1954 Commonwealth Games 60 page Scrapbook Lot 74 realized $30 in our...
Read MoreNov 22, 2018 | Books, British Columbia History, Highlights
B.C. 60 Years of Progress #112/350 History Book w/ photos, some flts Lot 80 in our Auction at Noon...
Read MoreNov 12, 2018 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Lot 79 Page 2 of Gerald Wellburn Fraser River Gold Rush Collection realized $247.50 in our Auction...
Read MoreNov 6, 2018 | 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
1858 Fraser River Gold Rush Gerald Wellburn Frontispiece, Lot 91 in our auction Saturday 10th...
Read MoreJul 22, 2018 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
Marcus Smith 20 Sep 1861 3-sided Capetown Letter to his wife Anne, the daughter of a cousin of Sir...
Read MoreJul 12, 2018 | British Columbia History, Documents
Lot 79 Vancouver Island Railway, Esquimalt Graving Dock & H.B.C. Charter in same...
Read MoreJul 8, 2018 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
Marcus Smith 1861 4-sided letter w/ two addenda to his wife (3 pcs) Lot 88 in our Auction 7th July 2018 Sold for $220. #marcussmith #bcsurveyor #canadianrailways #bchistory
Read MoreJun 11, 2018 | British Columbia History, Philip Timms, Real Photo Postcard
Lot 108 Timms’ Unused Y.M.C.A. Vancouver, B.C. Postcard All Nations Stamp and Coin Auction...
Read MoreJun 10, 2018 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
Marcus Smith 20 Feb 1861 4-page letter to his wife from Cape of Good Hope Lot 113 in our 9th June...
Read MoreJun 9, 2018 | BC Postal History, British Columbia History, Exceptional, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights
Lot 43 1854 H.B.C. Alaska/Ft Simpson 3-page FLS ex Wellburn Auction 1000 Saturday, February 21...
Read MoreJun 8, 2018 | British Columbia History, Postcards
Lot 98 Hotel Vancouver 1900 1c Montreal Flag, Canadian Pacific Railway Earnings Postcard to UK All...
Read MoreJun 8, 2018 | British Columbia History, Documents, Highlights
Lot 101 British Columbia 6 Sep 1858 1st Proclamation from Governor James Douglas Lot 102 British...
Read MoreJun 8, 2018 | British Columbia History, Covers, Stamps
Lot 104 British Columbia 1864 San Francisco/William’s Creek reconstructed Cover All Nations...
Read MoreJun 8, 2018 | Autographs, British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Matthew Baillie Begbie
Lot 107 Matthew Baillie Begbie framed 1874 Signature & Seal etc ex Wellburn All Nations Stamp...
Read MoreMay 20, 2018 | British Columbia History, Highlights, Letters, Marcus Smith, Letters, Railways
1841/42 Somerset House Capt. Dawson/Marcus Smith Letter (2 copies) Lot 136 in our Auction of 12th...
Read MoreAug 31, 2017 | Gerald Wellburn, Historic Vancouver, Sam Greer
The Sam Greer 1884 handdrawn map and landclaim letter to what became Vancouver’s Kitsilano...
Read MoreJul 22, 2017 | British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Newspapers
Canadian Pacific Railway 1886 newspaper clipping duo Pg 82 Wellburn Vancouver Auction A1118 22...
Read MoreJul 15, 2017 | British Columbia History, Gerald Wellburn, Newspapers
15 Jan 1886 Burrard Inlet Crime Newspaper clippings Page 81 Wellburn Vancouver Auction A1117 15...
Read MoreJul 8, 2017 | British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn
1884/85 Granville, B.C. Constable Miller-signed Arrest Warrant, Wellburn page 79 Auction A1116 8...
Read MoreJul 1, 2017 | British Columbia History
Hudson’s Bay Company/Dease Post, B.C. VG $1 Scrip $1000 Auction A1115 1 July 2017 Lot 148...
Read MoreMay 31, 2017 | Gerald Wellburn, Historic Vancouver, Sam Greer
Page 76 of Gerald Wellburn’s Historic Vancouver album December 1884 Sam Greer Kits Beach...
Read MoreMay 31, 2017 | Gerald Wellburn, Historic Vancouver, Sam Greer
Page 75 of Gerald Wellburn’s Historic Vancouver album 1885 Granville, B.C. 2-page Letter...
Read MoreMay 9, 2017 | British Columbia History, Historic Vancouver, Sam Greer
17th March 1884, a letter from Sam Greer on Granville Hotel letterhead (now with new proprietor)....
Read MoreMar 9, 2017 | Gerald Wellburn, Historic Vancouver, Matthew Baillie Begbie, Sam Greer
Page 73 of Gerald Wellburn’s Historic Vancouver album is one of the highlights of the...
Read MoreMar 15, 2016 | British Columbia History, Documents, Gerald Wellburn, Highlights, News Media
Gassy Jack Deighton talked but only a couple of letters from the founder of Gastown are known to exist. One of them went up for auction March 12 2016 and attracted a dozen bidders. When the smoke cleared, it had sold for an astounding $44,000.
Read MoreMar 12, 2016 | British Columbia History, Gassy Jack, Gerald Wellburn
Gassy Jack Deighton, Burrard Inlet, 11th March 1875 ex Gerald Wellburn Historic Vancouver Album...
Read MoreMar 12, 2016 | British Columbia History, Canada Card and Paper Money, Harding, Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson’s Bay Company. York Factory, 1820, Five Shillings, about Unc, watermarked, tear, ex...
Read MoreMar 12, 2016 | British Columbia History, Documents, Exceptional, Gassy Jack, Gerald Wellburn
John Gassy Jack Deighton Signed 11 March 1875 ex Wellburn on his page Auction A1050 12 March 2016...
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