Lot 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.
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Lot 273, Canada 1915 twenty cent olive green Admiral WAR TAX, VF NH, sold for C$877
Lot 273 Canada #MR2C 1915, 20c olive green Admiral, overprinted WAR TAX in black, never hinged, bright shade and select centering, a choice example, very fine. Unitrade CV$720, sold for C$750.00 plus 17% 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 #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.
Lot 275, Canada 1916 2c + 1c carmine Admiral War Tax, XF NH
Lot 275 Canada #MR3a 1916, 2c + 1c carmine Admiral War Tax, never hinged, exceptional centering and bright fresh colour, a superb stamp in all respects, extremely fine; with 2024 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$1,200.
Lot 146, Canada 1915 twenty cent olive green Admiral War Tax, XF NH, sold for C$702
Lot 146 Canada #MR2C 1915 20c Olive Green Admiral War Tax, Overprinted WAR TAX, mint never hinged, with sheet margin at top, well centered and fresh, extremely fine. A tough stamp to find this nice. Accompanied by a 2023 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$720, sold for C$600.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.