Lot 287, Canada 1915 fifty cent black Admiral WAR TAX in red, XF NH, sold for C$2,242

Lot 287, Canada 1915 fifty cent black Admiral WAR TAX in red, XF NH, sold for C$2,242Lot 287 Canada #MR2D 1915, 50c black Admiral, overprinted WAR TAX in red, immaculate never hinged original gum, superbly-centred, a choice example of this challenging stamp, extremely fine; with 2017 Greene Foundation certificate and 2024 P.S.E. certificate. Unitrade CV$1,800, sold for C$1,900.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.

Lot 274, Canada 1915 fifty cent black Admiral WAR TAX in red, VF mint, sold for C$2,106

Lot 274, Canada 1915 fifty cent black Admiral WAR TAX in red, VF mint, sold for C$2,106Lot 274 Canada #MR2D 1915, 50c black Admiral, overprinted WAR TAX in red, never hinged, extremely well centered for this difficult stamp, paper and gum with some light toning from storage, yet an otherwise very fine and scarce example, ex “Okanagan” collection. Unitrade CV$2,400, sold for C$1,800.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Sale 40-41 Is Complete

Lot 180 Canada #MR2Di 1915 50c Black Admiral Overprinted INLAND REVENUE WAR TAX, mint never hinged with four large and balanced margins, fresh and extremely fine. A rare stamp in this exceptional condition. Unitrade CV$ 2,000, sold for C$9,360 ($8,000 plus 17% buyer’s premium).

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Lot 180, Canada 1915 fifty cent black Admiral INLAND REVENUE WAR TAX overprint, XF NH

From The Bytown Collection, coming on February 26.

Lot 180, Canada 1915 fifty cent black Admiral INLAND REVENUE TAX overprint, XF NHLot 180 Canada #MR2Di 1915 50c Black Admiral Overprinted INLAND REVENUE WAR TAX, mint never hinged with four large and balanced margins, fresh and extremely fine. A rare stamp in this exceptional condition. Unitrade CV$2,000.