Lot 510 Canada #MR2 1915 2c carmine Admiral War Tax, a mint never hinged single with bright, rich colour, ideal balanced centering and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2018 Greene Foundation certificate. A very attractive example of this stamp. Unitrade CV $120, Reserve $100. Sold for C$170 plus 15% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 326, Canada 1916 2c + 1c brown Admiral War Tax, XF NH, sold for C$264
Lot 326 Canada #MR4 1916 2c + 1c brown Admiral War Tax, Die II, mint never hinged, with large and even margins, bright fresh colour and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2018 Greene Foundation certificate. A very nice stamp. Unitrade CV$120, sold for C$230.00 plus 15% buyer’s premium.
Lot 322, Canada 1915 fifty cent black Admiral War Tax overprint in red, used block of four, sold for C$373
Lot 322 Canada #MR2D 1915 50c black Admiral Overprinted WAR TAX in Red, a rare postally used block of four, with “Montreal Station N” duplex cancels dated MAR.18.1915. Accompanied by a 2015 Greene Foundation certificate. The first we have seen, ex. Lussey. Unitrade CV$320, sold for C$325.00 plus 15% buyer’s premium.
