Lot 25 Canada #85, 86b 2c Black, Carmine & Lavender/Deep Blue Mercator's Projection, 1898 Imperial Penny Postage Issue, 2 Fine Used Singles

2 fine used singles of the 2c black, carmine & lavender/deep blue Mercator's Projection from the 1898 Imperial Penny Postage Issue.

Unitrade values this at $13. The stamps offered here grade 68 and 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, 8/10