Lot #589 Canada #443-444 P – Gifts of the Wise Men Issue Possibly unique 1965 Christmas issue proofs. The 3c olive value has manuscript acceptance "x" in margin. The 5c value, later issued in violet blue, is shown here on plate in trial olive colour. Wonderful exhibition quality items. Est:$3200
Ian notes: "Die Proofs are quite special in themselves, but when a Die Proof has notations such as ‘approved,’ it has added appeal. Sometimes a progressive Die Proof (that is, a Die Proof showing a stage in the design process prior to final approval) has a ‘wow’ factor that impresses. The progressive Die Proof which is part of this lot has a manuscript ‘X’ (click photo to see scan)."