Lot 290 Canada #MR6 1916 2c + 1c carmine War Tax Coil Pair End Strip, mint never hinged end of roll paste up pair (two tabs), fine-very fine. Some light creases in tabs mentioned for accuracy. Unitrade CV$760, sold for $325 plus buyer’s premium.
two cent carmine
Lots 249 & 289 — Canada Admirals, Extremely Fine MNH
Lot 249 Canada #111a 1912 5c indigo Admiral, first printing, mint never hinged, fresh and well balanced amongst large margins, extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2014 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$2,000.
Lot 289 Canada #MR3a 1916 2c carmine Admiral War Tax, Die II, mint never hinged, with deep fresh colour and four large margins. Extremely fine. Ex. Stan Lum and accompanied by a 2015 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$1,200.
Lot 235 — Canada #77b used booklet pane, sold for $1035
Canada #77b 1900 2c carmine Numeral, used booklet pane with two light grid cancels. Rust stains in area where staple was, and stamps a bit off center but a rare used pane which is unpriced as used in Unitrade. Canada’s first booklet, which is rarely encountered used. Our Estimate $1000, realized $1035.