Lot 196 Canada #15 5c Vermilion Beaver, 1859-1867 First Cents Issue, A Fine Used Single, SON October 18, 1864 Ottawa Cancel, Perf. 11.75 x 12

A Fine Used single of the 5c vermilion Beaver from the 1859-1867 First Cents Issue. SON October 18, 1864 Ottawa cancel, perf. 11.75 x 12. A little toning and one short perf at top, but an attractive example, as SON town cancels are not often seen on these, even a common city like Ottawa.

Unitrade values this at $20. The stamps offered here grade 67 and as follows:

Centering/Margins: 40/60

Paper Freshness: 4/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 8/10

Cancellation: 10/10

Adjustment for mentioned faults: -10 points.