Lot 761 Newfoundland #53 1880 5c pale blue Harp Seal, mint with full original gum, never hinged. A fresh and very fine stamp, with bright colour and crisp impression, with blind perf hole at left, accompanied by a 2009 Greene Foundation certificate. A lovely stamp in all respects and rare in this superior quality. An example in extremely fine condition sold for $6,670 in our May 2018 sale. Unitrade CV C$2,500.
five cent pale blue Harp Seal
Lot 707, Newfoundland 1880 five cent pale blue Harp Seal, XF NH, sold for C$6,670
Lot 707 Newfoundland #53 1880 5c pale blue Harp Seal, mint with full original gum, never hinged. A fresh and extremely fine stamp, accompanied by a 1995 Greene Foundation certificate. A lovely stamp and quite possibly one of the finest examples in existence. Unitrade CV$2,500, sold for $C5,800 plus 15% buyer’s premium.