Canada #96 (SG#188) 1/2c Brown Black Quebec Tercentenary Fine Mesh Paper F-70 OG
A fine mint OG example of the 1/2c brown black Prince and Princess of Wales stamp from the 1908 Quebec Tercentenary Issue. Printed on vertical wove paper showing fine vertical mesh. The gum is a smooth, shiny yellowish cream. Unitrade values a F-65 OG example at $5. The stamp offered here grades 70 as follows:
Centering/margins: 40/70
Paper freshness: 5/5
Colour: 5/5
Impression: 5/5
Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5
Perforations: 10/10