Lot 326 Canada #MR4 1916 2c + 1c brown Admiral War Tax, Die II, mint never hinged, with large and even margins, bright fresh colour and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2018 Greene Foundation certificate. A very nice stamp. Unitrade CV$120, sold for C$230.00 plus 15% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 367, Canada 1916 2c + 1c carmine Admiral War tax, XF NH, sold for $1150
Lot 367 Canada #MR3a 1916 2c + 1c carmine War Tax, Die II, a mint never hinged Plate 15 margin single, with bright fresh colour, well centered, extremely fine. There is a small hinge in the selvedge only, which does not detract from this gorgeous stamp. Accompanied by a 2015 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$1,200, sold for C$1,000 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 139, Canada 1916 2c + 1c carmine Admiral War Tax, Die II XF NH, sold for $1610
Lot 139 Canada #MR3a 1916 2c + 1c carmine Admiral War Tax, Die II, mint never hinged, perfectly centered, fresh and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate grading it as “95 og NH.” Unitrade CV$1,200, sold for C$1,400 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 487 — Canada 1916 2c plus 1c brown War Tax XF MNH, sold for $460
Lot 487 Canada #MR7 1916 2c + 1c brown Admiral War Tax Coil Pair, Die II, Perforated 8 Vertically, mint never hinged, with large margins and extremely fine. From the Summerhill Collection. Unitrade CV$360, sold for $400 plus buyer’s premium.