Lot 746 Canada Group of seven different 1897 Issue Federal Utilities Revenue Plate Proofs, with Electric Light: 25c in black and $2 in green; Gas Inspection: 25c in grey black and 50c in blue grey; Weights and Measures: unissued 2c in green, 50c in blue grey and $2 in brown. Two are on India paper, rest are card-mounted, a very fine and very seldom offered group. (All Scans.) Estimate $350, sold for C$2,700.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
gas inspection
Lot 395, Canada 1897 five cent Victoria Gas Inspection stamp with red control number, used
Lot 395 Canada #FG17 1897 5c Queen Victoria Gas Inspection Stamp with Red Control Number, used with a light blue cancel, couple of perforation problems, still a rare and not often seen stamp, fine. van Dam CV$4,000.