Lot 124 Canada #86 2c Pale Blue, Black & Aniline Red Mercator's Projection, 1898 Imperial Penny Postage Issue, A Fine Used Single Extra Islands Near Pacific Group & Red Smudge

A fine used single of the 2c pale blue, black & aniline red Mercator's Projection from the 1898 Imperial Penny Postage Issue extra islands near pacific group & red smudge

Unitrade values this stamp at $6, and with this variety we estimate it at $10. The stamp offered here grades 70 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10

As this is a consignment lot, a 15% buyer's premium will be added to the hammer price, which is necessary for us to cover the full cost of our labour in processing and selling consignments.