Lot 260 Canada #86b 1898 2c deep blue Imperial Penny Postage Map, mint never hinged, tending towards the “Muddy Waters” shade, very fine. Accompanied by a 2010 Richard Gratton certificate. Unitrade CV $225, sold for $275 plus buyer’s premium.
two cent Map stamp
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.