Lot 756 Canada #158iii 1929 50c Dark Blue Bluenose with “Man on the Mast” Variety, mint never hinged, with pristine, immaculate gum, fresh colour and great centering, extremely fine. Widely believed to be the finest known example of the scarce and popular variety; this stamp has broken records whenever it is offered on the market. One of the gems of this collection.
Ex Dennis Dunn collection
Accompanied by a 1991 Greene Foundation certificate.
Unitrade CV$6,000, sold for C$7,500 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
