Lot 131 (C) Canada #44b 8c Deep Slate Queen Victoria, 1888-1897 Small Queen Issue, A Fine Unused Single, Mid 2nd Ottawa Printing, Paper 2O-G, Perf 12x12.25.

A fine unused single of the 8c deep slate Queen Victoria from the 1888-1897 Small Queen Issue, mid 2nd Ottawa printing, paper 2O-g, perf 12x12.25.

Unitrade values this at $100, so we estimate it at $50. 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