King Edward VII

Lot 242 — Canada #91b Five Cent Edward Blue on White, Realized $1265

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This realization is even more remarkable for the fact that a similar stamp described as ‘superb’ sold for $500 in a major public auction in New York two days later. Ours was on white paper and theirs on blue. White is a bit scarcer, and while we didn’t say ‘superb,’ the one in our sale is better-centered.

Canada #91bLot 242, Canada #91b 1903 5c blue on white paper King Edward, mint never hinged, fresh and very fine. Unitrade CV$1400. $1100 hammer.

Lot 242 & Lot 249 — Canada King Edward VII, Five cent blue and Fifty cent purple with “recut 5” variety

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Canada #91bLot 242 Canada #91b 1903 5c blue on white paper King Edward VII, mint never hinged, fresh and very fine. Unitrade CV$ 1,400.

Canada #95Lot 249 Canada #95 1908 50c purple King Edward VII mint hinged and described in the Dinky Damus catalogue as being the “Recut 5 of 50” variety in the right value tablet. Extremely fine. Accompanied by 2012 Greene Foundation certificate. Ex. Watt. Unitrade CV$ 1,500.