Lot 37, Canada 1868 six cent brown Large Queen on unwatermarked Bothwell paper, XF used, sold for C$409

Lot 37, Canada 1868 six cent brown Large Queen on unwatermarked Bothwell paper, XF used, sold for C$409Lot 37 Canada #27vi 1868 6c Brown Large Queen on Unwatermarked Bothwell Paper, used with oval grid cancel and deep colour. A very fresh stamp with great centering between four large and even margins, extremely fine. A choice example of this sought after paper variety, accompanied by a 2013 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$325, sold for C$350.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Lot 174, Canada 1868 fifteen cent grey Large Queen with “balloon flaw,” VF used, sold for C$906

Lot 174, Canada 1868 fifteen cent grey Large Queen with "balloon flaw," VF used, sold for C$906Lot 174 Canada #30vi 1868 15c Grey Large Queen with “Balloon Flaw”, used with ideal and lovely strike of Victoria BC, dated NOV.4.1897. The plate flaw is from position 97. A big stamp with large margins and a pressed-out vertical crease, with very fine plus appearance. Catalogue value is for fine only, unpriced for very fine. Unitrade CV$500, sold for C$775.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.