Lot 2580
Canada, Airmail, 1930, 5¢ olive brown, o.g., never hinged, near perfect centering amid large oversized margins, fresh and pristine with deep color, Extremely Fine to Superb gem, a tough stamp so choice; with 2007 P.F. graded certificate (XF-S 95). SG No. 310.Scott No. C2 $140.
Realized: $190
Lot 2581
Canada, 1875, 2¢-5¢ Registry issues, o.g., never hinged, 2¢ with gem centering, rich bright colors, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; 2¢ with 1998 C.P.E.S. Ltd. certificate.Scott No. F1-F2 $525.
Realized: $375
Lot 2582
Canada, Registry, 1889, 2¢ orange red, o.g., never hinged, rich true color, nicely centered, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a lovely never hinged example of this premium color variety; with 2007 P.F. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85). Scott No. F1 var. SG No. R2.Unitrade No. F1i C$340 ($344).
Realized: $220
Lot 2583
Canada, War Tax, 1915, 2¢ carmine, o.g., never hinged, pristine multiple, Very Fine centering. SG No. 229.Scott No. MR2 $900.
Realized: $250
Lot 2584
Canada, War Tax, 1915, 2¢ carmine, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid large evenly balanced margins all round, intense rich color on fresh white paper, Superb, a spectacular gem; with 2007 P.F. Graded certificate (XF-S 95). SG No. 229.Scott No. MR2 $60.
Realized: $190
Lot 2585
Canada, War Tax, 1915, 20¢ olive green, 2-line overprint, bottom margin single with partial plate number, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid tall margins, deep rich color and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2007 P.F. Graded certificate (XF-S 95). SG No. 226.Unitrade No. MR2C C$450 ($455).
Although this stamp was issued for fiscal use, a few of these high value War Tax issues where postal used.
Realized: $575
Lot 2586
Canada, Official Seal, 1907, black, o.g., never hinged, exceptionally fresh, Very Fine; with 2011 A.P.S. certificate.Scott No. OX3 $250.
Realized: $220