Lot 329 Canada #56 8c Blackish Violet , 1897 Diamond Jubilee Issue, A FOG Single, ABN-U Paper, Perf 11.9, Unlisted Apostrophe Between E & I of Eight, Likely Constant, But Not Plated.

A FOG single of the 8c blackish violet from the 1897 Diamond Jubilee Issue, ABN-u paper, perf 11.9, unlisted apostrophe between e & i of eight, likely constant, but not plated.

It is comparable to the 'WE' variety on the 20c.

Unitrade values this at $60, so we estimate it at $100. The stamp offered here grades 65 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 35/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10