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Lot 165, Canada 1924 three cent carmine Admiral, coil strip of four perforated 8 vertically, sold for C$1,062

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Lot 165, Canada 1924 three cent carmine Admiral, coil strip of four perforated 8 vertically, sold for C$1,062Lot 165 Canada #130 1924, 3c carmine Admiral coil strip of four, perforated 8 vertically, Die I, wet printing, well-centred and of a pleasing deep shade, folded along one column of perforations, else a choice strip, very fine. Unitrade C$1,000, sold for C$900.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.

Lot 291, Canada 1916 2c+1c brown Admiral War Tax, Die I, VF NH

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Lot 291, Canada 1916 2c+1c brown Admiral War Tax, Die I, VF NHLot 291 Canada #MR4a 1916, 2c+1c brown Admiral War Tax, Die I, never hinged, desirable bright shade, wonderfully-centred amidst balanced margins, one of the most elusive of the Admiral issues, particularly in such choice quality, very fine; ex Smallman, with 2016 Greene Foundation and 2019 (VF-XF 85) P.S.E. certificates. Unitrade C$4,500.

Lot 119, Canada 1899 two cent carmine Numeral, XF NH, sold for C$351

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Lot 119, Canada 1899 two cent carmine Numeral, XF NH, sold for C$351Lot 119 Canada #77 1899 2c Carmine Queen Victoria Numeral, Die I, mint never hinged, with wonderful freshness and centering, a remarkable and extremely fine stamp deserving to adorn the very best collections. Accompanied by a 2023 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$270, sold for C$300.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Lot 305, Canada 1916 2c + 1c yellow brown Admiral War Tax coil pair, XF NH, sold for C$3,159

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Lot 305, Canada 1916 2c + 1c yellow brown Admiral War Tax coil pair, XF NH, sold for C$3,159Lot 305 Canada #MR7iii 1916 2c + 1c Yellow Brown Admiral War Tax Coil, Die I, a mint never hinged pair, with wonderful centering between large and even margins, pristine gum and fresh, extremely fine. An attractive and lovely pair for the perfectionist. The Die I coil is significantly rarer than the Die II coil, and is a true condition rarity. It could take years before another example of this quality appears at auction.

Accompanied by a 2009 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$1,500, sold for C$2,700.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.