Collectors and postal historians alike will find much to admire in Eastern Auctions’ upcoming sale, slated for April 9-12, where a remarkable 1,150 lots of Canadian and colonial stamps and postal history will cross the block. The four-session sale opens with a standout offering—what’s believed to be the most comprehensive collection of Alberta postal history ever assembled, formed by the late Richard Parama, a well-known Alberta collector and long-time member of the Edmonton Stamp Club. Spanning Alberta’s earliest days as a territory through to its provincial period, Parama’s collection is the product of decades of research and passion, with countless rare and exhibition-worthy pieces set to draw attention.
Among the Alberta highlights is a registered 1899 cover, mailed to Toronto seed magnate William Rennie, featuring a bold North-West Territories registration handstamp—a seldom-seen marking that will excite any specialist. This piece, alongside other gems from the Parama collection, offers bidders a rare opportunity to acquire postal history that seldom appears on the market. According to Eastern’s chief describer Yohann Tanguay, Parama’s work presents a “golden opportunity” for collectors to deepen their holdings with pieces that are nearly impossible to duplicate.
The sale’s strength doesn’t end there. Early New Brunswick postal history also takes centre stage in the opening session, with standout lots like an 1825 stampless cover sent as a plea for aid following the devastating Great Miramichi Fire. It’s a tangible piece of Canadian history, complete with a desperate appeal for help—only to be met with postage due charges once it crossed the border into Maine. With such material on offer, it’s clear Eastern’s spring sale is rich in stories as well as rarities.
Later sessions feature robust offerings from the Small Queens, King George V Admirals, and the popular back-of-the-book material, including rare essays and proofs. Collectors can expect spirited bidding on items like a rare 1921 six-cent Admiral die essay and an imperforate plate block of the 1933 Québec Citadel stamp, both standout examples of Canadian philatelic artistry. Tanguay notes a growing appetite for postal history up to the 1920s and rare specialty material—making this sale a must-watch event for seasoned collectors.
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