Lot 116 (C) Canada #38 5c Slate Green, Deep Slate Green & Deep Gray Queen Victoria, 1870-1893 Small Queen Issue, 3 Very Good Used Singles, Mid Montreal Printings, Different Papers, Generally Perf 12 & Unlisted 12.1x11.75 (Not Counted).

3 very good used singles of the 5c slate green, deep slate green & deep gray Queen Victoria from the 1870-1893 Small Queen Issue, mid Montreal printings, different papers, generally perf 12 & unlisted 12.1x11.75 (not counted).

The unlisted perf is unfortunately badly damaged and not counted. It is perf 12.1x11.75 on paper MM-B. The deep slate green is perf 12.1x12 on paper MM-B and the deep gray green is perf 12 on paper MM-D.

Unitrade values this at $30. The stamps offered here grade between 56 and 58 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 20/60, 25/60, 30/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 6/10, 10/10

Adjustment for mentioned faults: -10 points.