Impressive Victoria

This lot came from an old-time collection. The collector, who served in the cabinet of Canadian Prime Minister R. B. Bennett in the 1930s, obviously liked the look of the 1897 Jubilees. This block, as fresh as the day it was sold in 1897, comes from that collection.

Canada #54 block of twenty

Lot 101, Canada #54 1897 5c deep blue Jubilee, mint never hinged block of 20, minor perf separation on a few stamps. CV is for fine-very fine. A real showpiece with deep fresh colour from an old-time collection. Unitrade CV C$3300.