Lot 152 (C) Canada #45, 45a 10c Pale Salmon, Deep Rose & Rose Queen Victoria, 1888-1897 Small Queen Issue, 4 Very Good Used Singles, 2nd Ottawa Printings, Various Papers, Perfs 12 & 12x12.1.

4 very good used singles of the 10c pale salmon, deep rose & rose Queen Victoria from the 1888-1897 Small Queen Issue, 2nd Ottawa printings, various papers, perfs 12 & 12x12.1.

the papers are as follows; 1) pale salmon on paper 2O-HH, 2) deep rose on paper LM-O, 3) rose on paper 2O-N, which has a corner crease and 3) deep rose on paper LM-P, which has a repaired tear.

Unitrade values these at $130, so we estimate them at $57. The stamps offered here grade between 55 and 63 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 15/60, 20/60, 25/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 8/10, 10/10

Adjustment for mentioned faults: -10 points.