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2026 Nov 24 @ 10:00 (UTC-07)
Preview: November 21st (10am - 5pm)
Pick ups: Nov 26th - Nov 28th (10am - 5pm)
Preview and Pick up location: 27294 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3P8
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Canadian philatelic collection combining fiscal and postage issues from the late 19th and 20th centuries. Fiscal material includes customs duty, excise, war tax, and British Columbia law stamps. Postage issues include Canadian definitives and commemoratives in singles, pairs, blocks, and souvenir-sheet formats. Highlights include King George V, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth II issues; a Halifax 1749-1949 block; Tom Thomson stamps; Red Cross stamps; the 1887-1987 centennial of organized philately in Canada sheet; CAPEX '87 lighthouse and exploration sheets; and a bilingual 1988 Calgary Olympic Winter Games souvenir folder.
CANADIAN STAMP INVENTORY
Assorted Canadian customs duty, excise, war tax, and other fiscal stamps
British Columbia law stamp
Canadian postage stamps including King George V, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth II issues
Commemorative and definitive singles, pairs, and blocks
Halifax 1749-1949 block of four
Ship issue block of four
Royal portrait block of four
King portrait block of four
Group of Canadian Red Cross stamps
Pair of Tom Thomson 12-cent stamps
Modern Canadian landscape and Olympic issues
1887-1987 Centennial of Organized Philately in Canada CAPEX '87 souvenir sheet
CAPEX '87 Canadian lighthouses souvenir sheet
CAPEX '87 Canadian exploration souvenir sheet
Bilingual 1988 Calgary Olympic Winter Games souvenir folder with mounted stamp set
Loose stock pages and graph-paper mounting sheet
Inventory is a best-effort identification of the lot contents and may not be complete or exact.
Country: Canada
Period Represented: Late 19th to late 20th century
Formats: Singles, pairs, blocks, souvenir sheets, stock pages, and souvenir folder
Condition: As pictured.
Auction Location:
27294 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove, British Columbia, V4W 3P8, Canada
Previewing Details:
Preview: November 21st (10am - 5pm) in-person and video calls.
Previewing Address: 27294 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3P8
Video calls & Facetime previews are available as well via appointment only. To book an appointment please email us at info@madpicker.com with a time between 10am-5pm PDT.
International Shipping is available through 3rd party. See shipping details.
Preview and Pick up location: 27294 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3P8
NOTE: ITEMS NOT PICKED UP BY November 28th WILL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF DIRECT LIQUIDATION, AND NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED UNLESS ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH US.
Applicable taxes GST 5% PST 7%
Please make sure to include your PST number if you have one.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| GST |
5% |
GST |
| BPST |
7% |
BC PST |
| NFLD |
5% |
NewFoundland |
| NB |
5% |
New Brunswick |
| NS |
5% |
Nova Scotia |
| PEI |
5% |
Prince Edward Island |
| ON |
5% |
Ontario |
| AB |
5% |
Alberta |
| MB |
5% |
Manitoba |
| NWT |
5% |
Northwest Territories |
| NT |
5% |
Nunavut |
| QC |
5% |
Quebec |
| SK |
5% |
Saskatchewan |
| YK |
5% |
Yukon |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
18% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Shipping is outsourced to UPS and will be picked up from the auction location between November 27th - November 30th
UPS Store 325 is located at: 4111 Hasting Street,
Burnaby, BC
Contact Information:
Steve or Brian
Phone: 604.205.5888
Email: store325@theupsstore.ca
Should you have any questions or require assistance with shipping, please don’t hesitate to reach out directly to UPS at the contact number above.
Payment Details:
NO discount for Debit, Cash or E-Transfer! All items not paid for within 48 hours of the conclusion of the auction, will be charged on your card. If items are being shipped, your card will be charged twice. Once by us for your items and again by UPS when shipping has been calculated. Invoices will be sent out at the conclusion of day 2 of the auction.
* 18% Buyer Premium will be applied on purchases.
* Plus Applicable Taxes
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Accepted Payment Methods:
- VISA
- Master Card
- AMEX
- E-Transfer
- Debit
- Cash
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