The first installment of Eastern Auctions’ Camellia PLC Collection has landed – and the results are already being talked about as one of the strongest showings for Canadian classics in years.
Realizations soared, bidders battled, and several standout items rewrote expectations. If you want to understand why this sale matters, and what it means for the future of the Canadian philatelic market, Canadian Stamp News has complete coverage you won’t find anywhere else.
The Nov. 22 sale delivered more than $2.35 million in realizations, backed by over 200 active bidders and deep competition on key lots. From iconic Goodall dies to cornerstone Pence multiples and extraordinary destination covers, the Camellia material drew the kind of bidding that signals real strength in the high-end market. Our full report breaks down the action lot by lot – essential reading for anyone tracking values, trends and opportunities.
Collectors have waited years for a sale of this calibre. The Camellia holdings rival the legendary Dale-Lichtenstein and Brigham collections in depth, covering everything from proofs and essays to world-class postal history. The response was immediate: dozens of lots jumped into five-figure territory, with several rarities achieving headline-worthy results. CSN tells the full story behind the numbers – and why this material performed the way it did.
In our exclusive coverage, you’ll hear directly from Eastern’s Yohann Tanguay on what drove the sale’s success, how marketing and anticipation shaped bidder behaviour, and why fresh, elite Canadian classics continue to command premium attention. If you’re serious about collecting, investing or simply understanding this hobby’s top end, you’ll want these insights at your fingertips.
The Camellia sale is only the beginning. Eastern’s 2026 calendar includes a four-day public auction in February and the hotly anticipated Camellia Part II and Newfoundland Part I sales in June. Canadian Stamp News will be following every development, previewing key consignments, and providing expert analysis as more material from the Camellia vault comes to market.
Don’t miss out. With landmark auctions like this reshaping the philatelic landscape, now is the time to stay informed.
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