Lot 333 Canada #341v 1954 5c bright blue Queen Elizabeth II, imperforate in Left Margin, mint never hinged block of eight, with the two left most stamps having their left margins imperforate. There is a crease in the left sheet margin, from having been folded, likely during the printing or perforating process. Unitrade lists only six singles, a plate block and a block of six, making this new find the largest known multiple. Furthermore, the six singles have no gum and the plate block is hinged, making this one of only two multiples with full intact, never hinged gum. Very fine, rare and for the collector who seeks only the best. Estimate C$2,500.
block of eight
Lot 294, Canada 1868 one dollar Victoria Federal Bill Issue, mint block of 8 on pelure paper
Lot 294 Canada #FB52 1868 $1 Queen Victoria Third Federal Bill Issue, on Pelure Paper, mint upper left marginal plate block of eight, with top selvedge showing the complete BABNC printer’s inscription. We quote here part of a van Dam description of this block “the condition of this block is incredible – it looks as if it was printed yesterday with very rich very fresh colour. Centering like this is very rarely seen. One stamp has some very light gum disturbance, the 7 others are mint never hinged.” He goes on to explain his cataloguing for the block (included) and puts it at $1,000. A unique opportunity to acquire such a beautiful multiple. The Canadian Revenue Stamp Catalogue (2009) by E.S.J. Van Dam CV C$1,000