Lot 447 Canada #458 var 1967 5c Blue Centennial with Major Pre-Printing Foldover, a mint never hinged single from the lower left corner of the sheet, which had a large part of its corner folded over after the printing process and before the perforating process, resulting in a dramatic error showing part of the plate inscription and cutting lines at bottom. Pen number in selvedge, still very fine and scarce. Estimate C$200.
five cent blue
Lot 202, Canada 1915 five cent blue Admiral War Tax overprinted INLAND REVENUE, VF mint, sold for C$1,111
Lot 202 Canada #MR2Bi 1915 5c Blue Admiral War Tax Overprinted INLAND REVENUE WAR TAX, mint never hinged, fresh with a slightly shorter perf at bottom, still very fine. Accompanied by a 2018 Greene Foundation certificate. Rsv. $850. Unitrade CV$1,200, sold for C$950.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 535, USA 1909 five cent blue Washington on bluish paper, full o.g. and fine
Lot 535 USA #361 1909 5c Blue Washington on Bluish Paper, mint with full original gum, very lightly hinged and fine. Accompanied by a 2000 Philatelic Foundation certificate. Scott CV U$5,750.
Lot 115, Canada five cent blue King Edward VII on bluish paper, VF NH, sold for C$643
Lot 115 Canada #91 1902 5c Blue King Edward VII on Bluish Paper, mint never hinged, with deep rich colour, well centered and fresh, very fine. From The Outaouais Collection. Unitrade CV$600, sold for C$550.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.