Robert Siegel Galleries: The James A. Allen Collection of Canada and British North America Postal History
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | The James A. Allen Collection of Canada and British North America Postal History | Total Sales (USD) | 32,320.20 |
| Auction Date | November 15, 2025 - November 15, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 26,075.00 |
| Sale Number | #9041 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 35,750.00 |
| Total Lots | 112 | ||
| Sold Lots | 77.0 | Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 32,475.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 68.75% | High Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 44,700.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 35 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 72.30% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10040 | Nova Scotia, 1853, 1p Red Brown (1; SG 1). |
1853 | USD 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 | USD 2,832.00 | |
| 10001 | (New London to Castle Donington, England, May 11, 1774). |
1774 | USD 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 | USD 2,714.00 | |
| 10101 | Canada, 1897, 1/2c Jubilee (50). |
1897 | USD 150.00 - 200.00 | USD 1,534.00 | |
| 10050 | Canada, 1857, 1/2p Rose (8; SG 17). |
1857 | USD 500.00 - 750.00 | USD 1,298.00 | |
| 10037 | (Brighton to Toronto Registered Cover, May 2, 1855). |
1855 | USD 750.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 1,121.00 | |
| 10049 | Canada, 1858, 1/2p Lilac Rose (Unitrade 11i; SG 25a). |
1858 | USD 750.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 1,062.00 | |
| 10042 | Canada, 1857, 1/2p Rose (8; SG 17). |
1857 | USD 400.00 - 500.00 | USD 826.00 | |
| 10004 | (Halifax to Petergate, England, Jan. 8, 1810). |
1810 | USD 400.00 - 500.00 | USD 767.00 | |
| 10067 | Prince Edward Island, 1862, 1p Brown Orange, Perf 11 (4a; SG 6). |
1862 | USD 500.00 - 750.00 | USD 708.00 | |
| 10084 | Canada, 1868, 1/2c Black (21; SG 53). |
1868 | USD 750.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 708.00 | |
| 10063 | Nova Scotia, 1860, 1c Black (8; SG 10). |
1860 | USD 200.00 - 300.00 | USD 649.00 | |
| 10019 | (St. John, New Brunswick to London, England, Jun. 7, 1846). |
1846 | USD 750.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 649.00 | |
| 10066 | Prince Edward Island, 1862, 1p Yellow Orange (4; SG 6). |
1862 | USD 200.00 - 300.00 | USD 590.00 | |
| 10013 | (Montreal to Kingston, Canada West, Jul. 12, 1840). |
1840 | USD 750.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 590.00 | |
| 10022 | (Montreal to Lancaster, 1847). |
1847 | USD 400.00 - 500.00 | USD 590.00 | |
| 10089 | Canada, 1882, 1/2c Black (34; SG 101). |
1882 | USD 500.00 - 750.00 | USD 560.50 | |
| 10083 | Prince Edward Island, 1862, 1p Yellow Orange (4; SG 6). |
1862 | USD 200.00 - 300.00 | USD 560.50 | |
| 10002 | (Quebec? to St. Johns [Iberville] near Montreal, Feb. 8, 1782). |
1782 | USD 500.00 - 750.00 | USD 560.50 | |
| 10027 | (Prescott to Miramichi, New Brunswick, Jul. 2, 1852). |
1852 | USD 300.00 - 400.00 | USD 501.50 | |
| 10058 | Nova Scotia, 1860, 1c Black on White (8a; SG 18). |
1860 | USD 200.00 - 300.00 | USD 501.50 | |
| 10071 | New Brunswick, 1860, 1c Red Lilac (6; SG 7). |
1860 | USD 300.00 - 400.00 | USD 501.50 | |
| 10046 | Canada, 1857, 1/2p Rose (8; SG 17). |
1857 | USD 400.00 - 500.00 | USD 472.00 | |
| 10070 | United States, 2c Black (73). |
USD 300.00 - 400.00 | USD 472.00 | ||
| 10085 | Canada, 1868, 1/2c Black (21; SG 53). |
1868 | USD 750.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 442.50 | |
| 10065 | United States, 2c Black (73). |
USD 400.00 - 500.00 | USD 442.50 |
