Lot #205 Canada #77a var – Queen Victoria – 2c Carmine – Die II – Unlisted Thick, Yellowish Paper As yet unlisted paper variety similar to that found on 1¢ green and 2¢ purple. Stunning block of four with exceptional margins, pristine, never hinged original gum. Est:$2400
Ian notes: "Here is a block which perfectly combines scarcity and quality. Although not listed in Unitrade the two cent carmine is found on the same thick paper as #76a and the more recently listed #75v. Both of these have a 6.67 times factor in catalogue value over the regular stamp in fine condition and a 3.33 or 4.25 factor in very fine condition. This is an undervalued block."