Lot 337 Canada (C)#44a-b 8c Light Blue - Slate , 1888-1897 Small Queen Issue, 6 Good/Fine Used Singles, Selection of Very Good & Fine Used Singles, Unchecked As To Specific Papers & Perfs, Though Most Appear To be 2O-H & 2O-LL.

6 good/fine used singles of the 8c light blue - slate from the 1888-1897 Small Queen Issue, selection of very good & fine used singles, unchecked as to specific papers & perfs, though most appear to be 2O-h & 2O-ll.

Includes a VF centered slate with January 18 1897 Brockville Type 1 squared circle cancel. This has several short perfs. So we have graded as fine. One has a heavy crease.

Unitrade values these at $31, so we estimate them at $12. The stamp offered here grades 45 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 20/60, 25/60, 30/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 0/10, 5/10, 10/10

Cancellation: 5/10, 8/10, 10/10