Lot 126 Canada #106iv 1915, 2c orange red Admiral, never hinged, with exceptional centring and vibrant colour, light gum bend mentioned for strict accuracy that does not detract from this superb stamp, extremely fine; with 2024 Richmond Gratton AIEP certificate. Unitrade CV$180, sold for C$600.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
two cent orange red
Lot 454, Canada 1880s two cent orange red Registration stamp, mint plate block of 20, sold for C$1,150
Lot 454 Canada #F1i 1880s 2c orange red Registration Stamp, a mint plate block of 20, with full original gum, hinge re-inforced in many places, leaving four stamps never hinged. The margin at right shows a complete printer’s imprint and there are two partial ones at top and bottom, plus a counter “2” in top margin. This lovely block possesses a particularly bright colour and most stamps are very fine centered. From the Azilda Collection. Estimate $750, sold for C$1,000.00 plus 15% buyer’s premium.
Lot 653, Canada 1880s two cent orange red Registered mint block of four with variety, sold for C$546
Lot 653 Canada #F1i, F1iv 1880s 2c orange red Registration, a mint left marginal block of four, with lightly hinged part gum. The selvedge shows a good part of the printer’s imprint, and the lower right stamp clearly shows the “burr to right of T in CENTS” variety (F1iv) from position 22. A fine block, accompanied by a 2016 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. Rsv. Unitrade CV$540, sold for C$475.00 plus 15% buyer’s premium.
Lot 607, Canada 1915 two cent orange red Admiral, VF NH, realized $219
Lot 607 Canada #106iv 1915 2c orange red Admiral, mint never hinged, fresh and very fine. From the Wolfe Collection. Unitrade CV$180, sold for C$190 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 262, Canada 1880s two cent orange red Registered, VF NH, sold for $719
Lot 262 Canada #F1i 1880s 2c orange red Registration, mint never hinged, fresh, with bright colour and very fine. Accompanied by a 2012 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. Unitrade CV$ 510, sold for $625 plus buyer’s premium.