2009 was an exciting year for us here at Vance
Auctions. We have increased the quantity and quality of our lots
pushing our printed catalogue to a record number of pages. More
and more lots are being illustrated in full colour. New collections
arrive at our offices every week that will provide many interesting
lots to bid on in 2010. Many thanks to all those who bid in our
last sale and helped celebrate our 37th Anniversary. Congratulations
to all of the lucky bidders who won prizes in that sale:
Grand Prize of
$250.00 Credit
A. Maxwell, Alabama.
Second Prizes of $100.00 Credit
R. Ash, Br. Columbia; J. Ashworth, Australia;
D. Potter, Nebraska; A. Schulz, Manitoba.
Third Prizes of $50.00 Credit
Y. Benoit, Quebec; J. Berger, Alabama; A. Busmanis, Ontario; J.
Daily, Ohio; D. Doren, Ontario; A. Hunter, Ontario; L. Imperiali,
California; H. Laurence, Ontario; E. Nelson, Texas; L. Paskovic,
Br. Columbia; W. Ramsey, Georgia; H. Rose, Illinois; G. Schmidt,
Missouri; M. Unger, Illinois; W. Wiens, Br. Columbia.
Over
the years, mail has been transported in many different ways. The
traditional methods have made use of horses, trains, ships and
airplanes, but there have also been a number of more unusual modes.
Dogs and pigeons have taken their turns as letter carriers, and
letters mailed from Tonga used to be floated out to waiting ships
in big tin cans. As far back as the 1860’s, some large cities
used pneumatic postal systems that propelled local mail through
underground tubes! During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1, the
city of Paris was under seige, and a couple of unusual methods
were used to get mail in and out of the city. Over 60 flights
were made by piloted balloons which carried mail and passengers.
Covers carried on these flights are called “Ballon Monté”. Mail
was also sent into Paris in large metal balls which were floated
along the Seine River. These scarce covers are referred to as
“Boule De Moulin” covers. Some examples of these interesting mail
methods can be found in the enclosed auction. See Lots 2127-8,
and 2134.
Sale
#272 is loaded with all kinds of interesting lots. There are so
many highlights that the printed catalogue contains a near record
number of individually photographed items. Canada has some amazing
classic stamps including the rare 12 Penny Black as well as scarce
20th Century items including the Inverted Seaway error. The United
States section is very strong with better singles plus a vast
array of good covers. Those looking for Gr. Britain, Br. Commonwealth,
Germany and other Europe, Asia and Africa will find plenty to
choose from. There are over 1,600 larger lots including collections,
albums, boxes and cartons full.
Thank you for bidding with Vance Auctions in 2009. All of
us wish you and your family a Happy Holiday Season, and we look forward
to serving you in 2010.
Over
the years, mail has been transported in many different ways. The
traditional methods have made use of horses, trains, ships and
airplanes, but there have also been a number of more unusual modes.
Dogs and pigeons have taken their turns as letter carriers, and
letters mailed from Tonga used to be floated out to waiting ships
in big tin cans. As far back as the 1860’s, some large cities
used pneumatic postal systems that propelled local mail through
underground tubes! During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1, the
city of Paris was under seige, and a couple of unusual methods
were used to get mail in and out of the city. Over 60 flights
were made by piloted balloons which carried mail and passengers.
Covers carried on these flights are called “Ballon Monté”. Mail
was also sent into Paris in large metal balls which were floated
along the Seine River. These scarce covers are referred to as
“Boule De Moulin” covers. Some examples of these interesting mail
methods can be found in the enclosed auction. See Lots 2127-8,
and 2134.
Sale
#272 is loaded with all kinds of interesting lots. There are so
many highlights that the printed catalogue contains a near record
number of individually photographed items. Canada has some amazing
classic stamps including the rare 12 Penny Black as well as scarce
20th Century items including the Inverted Seaway error. The United
States section is very strong with better singles plus a vast
array of good covers. Those looking for Gr. Britain, Br. Commonwealth,
Germany and other Europe, Asia and Africa will find plenty to
choose from. There are over 1,600 larger lots including collections,
albums, boxes and cartons full.