Lot 203 Canada #111a 1912 5c Indigo Admiral, mint never hinged, with deep rich colour and quite fresh, extremely fine. An elusive shade of this stamp which is rarely offered, especially this nice, a must have for the discriminating collector. Accompanied by a 2016 Greene Foundation certificate. Rsv. $1,800. Unitrade CV$2,000, sold for C$1,800 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
five cent indigo
Lots 249 & 289 — Canada Admirals, Extremely Fine MNH
Lot 249 Canada #111a 1912 5c indigo Admiral, first printing, mint never hinged, fresh and well balanced amongst large margins, extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2014 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$2,000.
Lot 289 Canada #MR3a 1916 2c carmine Admiral War Tax, Die II, mint never hinged, with deep fresh colour and four large margins. Extremely fine. Ex. Stan Lum and accompanied by a 2015 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$1,200.
Lot 286 & Lot 291 — Canada Admirals, 5 cent indigo and 10 cent plum
Lot 286 Canada #111a 1912 5c indigo Admiral mint never hinged, lovely deep colour, very fine. Unitrade CV$ 1,350 .
Lot 291 Canada #116 1912 10c plum Admiral, mint never hinged, with deep colour, balanced margins and very fine. Accompanied by 2010 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. Unitrade CV$ 1,200.