{"product_id":"lot-266-as-lot-265-but-cover-shows-damaged-crown-variety-which-is-likely-constant-copy","title":"Lot 267 As Lot 265, But Cover Shows Cracked \"A\" In Canada, Which Is Likely Constant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fresh and very fine example of the 25¢ booklet from the 1942-1949 War Issue, containing two panes of four plus 2 labels of the 3c carmine-red and with the type II covers with 57 mm text. Harris front cover type IIe and back cover A. 6c rate page. The panes are printed on CBN-AAAAA paper and gum. The booklet also has the 17 mm staple. The front cover shows the very likely constant cracked \"A\" in \"Canada\" variety.  The contents have the following characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper type:\u003c\/b\u003e CBN-AAAAA paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting method:\u003c\/b\u003e Engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinter:\u003c\/b\u003e Canadian Bank Note Company\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerforation or die cut:\u003c\/b\u003e 12 Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStamp colours:\u003c\/b\u003e Carmine-red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGum type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe covers display the following characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCover fluorescence:\u003c\/b\u003e Dull Fluorescent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCover seal type:\u003c\/b\u003e Unsealed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCover design:\u003c\/b\u003e Canada Arms and Canada Postage, Text 57 mm Wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCover markings or type:\u003c\/b\u003e Type 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFront cover:\u003c\/b\u003e Harris Type IIe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCover binding type:\u003c\/b\u003e 17 mm Staple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack cover:\u003c\/b\u003e Harris Type A (see \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brixtonchrome.com\/blogs\/canadian-stamps-and-postal-history\/the-dotted-cover-booklets-issued-between-1935-and-1955\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis post\u003c\/a\u003e for an explanation of the cover types_\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterleaving inside?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Unitrade catalogue value for a VF-75 mint example of this booklet is $21.00 for a normal booklet. Our estimate of the value with the variety is $35. The booklet offered here grades VF-81 as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCover freshness:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCentering of the panes:\u003c\/b\u003e 54\/70 (average of all panes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition of cover edges:\u003c\/b\u003e 5\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFreshness of the panes:\u003c\/b\u003e 5\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsence of visible cover flaws or stains:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/5 (small mark above \"Cents\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition of interleaving and contents:\u003c\/b\u003e 5\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brixton Chrome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57789517496480,"sku":"lot 267 June 10 2026","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/7716\/9506\/files\/20260605_134702.jpg?v=1780678209","url":"https:\/\/brixtonchrome.com\/products\/lot-266-as-lot-265-but-cover-shows-damaged-crown-variety-which-is-likely-constant-copy","provider":"Brixton Chrome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}