Lot 174, Canada 1868 fifteen cent grey Large Queen with “balloon flaw,” VF used, sold for C$906

Lot 174, Canada 1868 fifteen cent grey Large Queen with "balloon flaw," VF used, sold for C$906Lot 174 Canada #30vi 1868 15c Grey Large Queen with “Balloon Flaw”, used with ideal and lovely strike of Victoria BC, dated NOV.4.1897. The plate flaw is from position 97. A big stamp with large margins and a pressed-out vertical crease, with very fine plus appearance. Catalogue value is for fine only, unpriced for very fine. Unitrade CV$500, sold for C$775.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Lot 514, Canada 1868 three cent bright red Large Queen on laid paper, VF+ with moderate target cancel, sold for C$6,084

Lot 514, Canada 1868 three cent bright red Large Queen on laid paper, VF+ with moderate target cancel, sold for C$6,084Lot 514 Canada #33 1868 3c Bright Red Large Queen on Laid Paper, used with moderate target cancel, a beautiful and well centered stamp showing clear laid lines and bright colour, very fine plus and certainly one of the finest we have handled. Accompanied by a 2007 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$3,000, sold for C$5,200.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.