frederick r. mayer

Lot 417 — 1857 Nova Scotia 1sh deep purple Heraldic, mint with part o.g.

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151629aLot 417 * Nova Scotia #6b 1857 1sh deep purple Heraldic, mint, with part original gum. This stamp has four margins and deep, fresh colour. Ex. Frederick R. Mayer collection, lot 566 sold on May 12, 2004 (described as “large part original gum, minor bits of paper adhering”). Following this sale, it was issued a Greene Foundation certificate in June 2004 stating “… unused with traces of original gum…”. Also Carey Fox collection, lot 194 sold by H.R. Harmer in May 1968 (described as unused, rich bright colour), at which point it was described as having a 1967 BPA certificate. A world class rarity, and worthy of the finest collection. Unitrade CV$75,000