The November auction was one of our largest general sales ever. Holding it over four days allowed us to manage frantic activity from over 450 registered bidders on our eastern@home platform, active phone bidders, a busy auction agent and others. The resulting sessions provided the right setting for fierce bidding battles on many of the lots, an exciting dynamic that seemed to get stronger with each session. A perusal of the enclosed illustrated prices realized gives a glimpse of the outstanding results. The total realization was close to $2,100,000 hammer on the 1,044 lots. 

There appears to be an ongoing trend where collectors are competing over key, rare pieces. The more straightforward material is sometimes overlooked, providing an opportunity for collectors to buy desirable items at good prices. Some areas that were previously less popular in recent years, such as modern errors and revenues, fared very well. The “pièce de résistance” of the sale, the 5c Inverted Seaway mint strip of ten, was hammered for $148,125 (inclusive of buyer’s premium). This was the highest result of the sale, confirming its status as the most prized Canadian item of the entire Elizabethan era. Other modern errors, especially the earlier ones, brought excellent prices as well. Perhaps this is a sign of what is to come for this currently underappreciated area, that offers a world of potential for the collector. 

We are currently accepting consignments for our Spring 2024 auction. The submission deadline is late February. Take advantage of our expertise, extensive advertising, and competitive commission rates to market your cherished items and collections. 

Our next series of sales is slated for March 8 & 9, 2024, featuring the third installment of the Brigham Estate (Province of Canada) and the Glen Lundeen (Admiral Issue of Canada) collections. The Brigham sale will focus on the Queen Victoria “Chalon” portrait, which was employed for the world-famous 1851 twelve penny black as well as the 7½ pence & 12½ cents stamps issued between 1857 and 1867. Collectors will be dazzled by the glorious mint sheet margin pair of the 12 pence with full original gum. It was hailed as “the most important philatelic treasure of Canada” when last sold at the Nickle sale, more than 35 years ago! In the Lundeen sale, Admiral aficionados will have the opportunity to acquire some of the greatest rarities of this popular issue, such as a unique essay and the “Holy Grail” of Admiral lathework – the 3c brown Type E special. Digital Flipbooks of these auctions will be available exclusively on our website from January 12, 2024. 

Thank you to everyone who participated in our November sale. We look forward to another successful year in 2024! 

On behalf of the entire team here at Eastern Auctions, best wishes for the Holidays and the New Year. 

The Eastern Auctions Team

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