Lot 304 Canada #71 1897 6c brown Queen Victoria Leaf, mint never hinged with four balanced and large margins, fresh and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2009 Sergio Sismondo certificate grading it at “XF – Superb – 95 – OGnh”. A very nice stamp worthy of the finest collections. Unitrade CV$675.
Queen Victoria Leaf
Lot 143 — Canada 1898 two cent Map Stamp on piece, second day of use, sold for $109
Lot 143 Canada #85 1898 2c Map Stamp on piece dated second day of use, along with a 5c Leaf and an 8c Numeral, each tied by a Peterboro cds dated DEC.8.1898. This likely paid the pre-Imperial Penny Post 15c UPU rate, or a double UPU plus registration. Interesting and very fine. Estimate $100, sold for $95 plus buyer’s premium.