Lot 434, Canada 1991 40c Canada Day pane of 20 with multiple impressions, sold for C$1,579

Lot 434, Canada 1991 40c Canada Day pane of 20 with multiple impressions, sold for C$1,579

Detail of Lot 434, Canada 1991 40c Canada Day pane of 20 with multiple impressions, sold for C$1,579Lot 434 Canada #1316 1991 40c Canada Day with Multiple Impressions, a complete mint never hinged pane of 20 stamps showing several impressions of each colour in cascade, creating a blurred effect. There are also small blotches of blue-green and dark blue ink in the margin at right. We found this sheet in an accumulation of modern sheets consigned to us, as it immediately stood out. Accompanied by a 2021 Greene Foundation certificate stating “a pre-production printing taken during press setup leaving multiple impressions,” as well as a photograph taken with the VSC 6000 showing an enlargement of the variety. Estimate $750, sold for C$1,350.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.