Lot 192 (C) Canada #85i 2c Gray/Lavender Gray, Aniline Red/Deep Aniline Red & Black Mercator's Projection, 1898 Imperial Penny Postage Issue, 2 Fine Used Singles, One With Cross Guide Mark I LL Margin & Misplaced Red Entry, Perfs 12 & 12x11.9

2 fine used singles of the 2c gray/lavender gray, aniline red/deep aniline red & black Mercator's Projection from the 1898 Imperial Penny Postage Issue, one with cross guide mark i ll margin & misplaced red entry, perfs 12 & 12x11.9.

Unitrade values these at $12, so we estimate them at $20. The stamps offered here grade 65 and 68 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 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: 8/10, 10/10