Canada #273 (SG#406) $1 Pale Red Violet Train Ferry 1946-51 Peace Issue - VF-80 LH

A well centered and post office fresh NH example of this value from the Peace Issue. This stamp is printed on soft wove paper with no distinct mesh and cream gum. The shade of this stamp is brighter than the other VF-80 stamp offered here. I include a scan of the deep red violet for comparison (stamp not included in the lot). Unitrade values this stamp at $55.00 for VF-75 OG. This stamp grades 80 as follows:

Centering/margins: 50/70

Paper freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10