Lot 12 Canada #3TC 1851 12d Queen Victoria Scar Die Proof in Vermilion, on India paper, with large and even margins, extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2018 Greene Foundation certificate. Rare and seldom offered. Unitrade CV$9,000, sold for C$4,600 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
“Scar” variety
Lot 3, Canada 1859 twelve pence Victoria “Scar” trial colour die proof, sold for $6,440
Lot 3 Canada #3TC 1859-78 12d Queen Victoria “Scar” Trial Colour Die Proof, in deep vermilion, on horizontally ribbed bond paper, 0.003 in. thick, from the composite die proof. Large margins, huge at right and undoubtedly among the nicest examples existent, from our search of most of the important Pence name sales. A rare and desirable stamp. Unitrade CV C$8,500, sold for $5600 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 3, Canada 1859 twelve pence Victoria “Scar” trial colour die proof
Lot 3 Canada #3TC 1859-78 12d Queen Victoria “Scar” Trial Colour Die Proof, in deep vermilion, on horizontally ribbed bond paper, 0.003 in. thick, from the composite die proof. Large margins, huge at right and undoubtedly among the nicest examples existent, from our search of most of the important Pence name sales. A rare and desirable stamp. Unitrade CV C$8,500.