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2c + 1c carmine

Lot 378, Canada 1916 2c + 1c carmine Admiral War Tax, XF NH, sold for C$187

June 13, 2022 by Sparks Auctions

Lot 378, Canada 1916 2c + 1c carmine Admiral War Tax, XF NH, sold for C$187Lot 378 Canada #MR3 1916 2c + 1c Carmine Admiral War Tax, Die I, mint never hinged, well centered and fresh, extremely fine. Unitrade CV$160, sold for C$160.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Categories Auction #42 Tags 2c + 1c carmine, Admiral, war tax

Lot 182, Canada 1916 2c + 1c carmine Admiral War Tax, XF NH, sold for C$1,755

March 28, 2022 by Sparks Auctions

Lot 182 Canada #MR3a 1916 2c + 1c Carmine Admiral War Tax, Die II, mint never hinged with four large margins and bright fresh colour, extremely fine. A lovely example of this scarce stamp. Unitrade CV$1,200, sold for C$1,500.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Categories Auction #40-41 Tags 2c + 1c carmine, Admiral, bytown collection, die II

Lot 188, Canada 1916 2c + 1c carmine Admiral War Tax, XF NH, sold for C$526

March 15, 2022 by Sparks Auctions

Lot 188, Canada 1916 2c + 1c carmine Admiral War Tax, XF NH, sold for C$526Lot 188 Canada #MR5 1916 2c + 1c Carmine Admiral War Tax, Perforated 12 x 8, mint never hinged, with bright, fresh colour and well centered among large margins, extremely fine. Unitrade CV$240, sold for C$450.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Categories Auction #40-41 Tags 2c + 1c carmine, Admiral, bytown collection

Lot 227, Canada 1916 2c + 1c carmine Admiral War Tax, XF NH, sold for C$263

October 27, 2020October 26, 2020 by Sparks Auctions

Lot 227, Canada 1916 2c + 1c carmine Admiral War Tax, XF NH, sold for C$263Lot 227 Canada #MR5 1916 2c + 1c Carmine Admiral War Tax, Perforated 12 x 8, mint never hinged, with huge margins all around, extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2009 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. Rsv. $225. Unitrade CV$240, sold for C$225.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Categories Auction #34 Tags 2c + 1c carmine, Admiral, war tax

Lot 139, Canada 1916 2c + 1c carmine Admiral War Tax, Die II XF NH, sold for $1610

July 24, 2020October 5, 2017 by Sparks Auctions

Lot 139, Canada 1916 2c + 1c carmine Admiral War Tax, Die II XF NH, sold for $1610Lot 139 Canada #MR3a 1916 2c + 1c carmine Admiral War Tax, Die II, mint never hinged, perfectly centered, fresh and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate grading it as “95 og NH.” Unitrade CV$1,200, sold for C$1,400 plus buyer’s premium.
2014 PSAG Certificate

Categories Auction #25 Tags 2c + 1c carmine, Admiral, die II, war tax

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