The first portion of the Hobart Collection, featuring New Brunswick and Nova Scotia proofs, stamps, and postal history, will cross the block on Feb. 21. The Maritime provinces issued 10 different designs between 1851, when they were still British colonies, and 1867, when they joined Canadian Confederation. The consignor has “methodically and carefully assembled” the vast collection over the past 40 years, according to chief describer Yohann Tanguay of Eastern Auctions, which will conduct the sale. Auctioneers made what Tanguay called “a valiant effort” to divide the collection—the second portion of which will be offered in June—to show the Pence and Cents issues’ proofs, stamps, and postal history “in somewhat equal share.” “We believe this permits a larger audience with a range of philatelic budgets to participate.” Continue reading →
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