Lot 182 Canada #MR3a 1916 2c + 1c Carmine Admiral War Tax, Die II, mint never hinged with four large margins and bright fresh colour, extremely fine. A lovely example of this scarce stamp. Unitrade CV$1,200, sold for C$1,500.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 225, Canada 1899 two cent carmine Numeral, XF NH, sold for C$460
Lot 225 Canada #77a 1899 2c carmine Queen Victoria Numeral, Die II, mint never hinged, with large balanced margins and quite fresh, extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2017 Greene Foundation certificate incorrectly identifying it as a #77 (Die I). A lovely stamp in all respects and ideal for the collector who will only have the very best. Unitrade CV$360, sold for C$400.00 plus 15% buyer’s premium.
Lot 326, Canada 1916 2c + 1c brown Admiral War Tax, XF NH, sold for C$264
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.