{"product_id":"lot-386-canada-bk39a-as-lot-384-but-on-cbn-xxxxxx-paper-showing-pine-cone-seed-variety-on-front-cover","title":"Lot 386 Canada #BK39a As Lot 384 But On CBN-XXXXXX Paper Showing \"Pine Cone Seed\" Variety On Front Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eA VFNH example of the $1.00 French gift booklet from the 1942-1949 War Issue, containing one pane each of 4 + 2 labels of the 3c rosy purple, the 4c carmine-red, 2 panes of 4 airmail stamps, and a pane of airmail labels, with the 6c and 7c airmail rate page. 14 mm staple. The front cover shows a likely constant \"pine cone seed\" variety, where a small seed appears next to the upper needles on the branch at upper left. The contents have the following characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper type:\u003c\/b\u003e CBN-XXXXXX \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 Rosy plum, carmine-red and deep Prussian blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRate Page:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5c \u0026amp; 7c rate page\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGum Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow with a satin sheen\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 Pine branch (dark brown) on deep orange background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCover markings or type:\u003c\/b\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFront cover:\u003c\/b\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCover binding type:\u003c\/b\u003e 14 mm Staple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack cover:\u003c\/b\u003e N\/A\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 $66 for a normal booklet. With this variety, we estimate the value at $75. The booklet offered here grades VF-78 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 50\/70\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 3\/5\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\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about the Harris dotted cover die types, please read our blog post by clicking \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brixtonchrome.com\/blogs\/canadian-stamps-and-postal-history\/the-dotted-cover-booklets-issued-between-1935-and-1955\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brixton Chrome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58576513761440,"sku":"Lot 386 August 12 2026","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/7716\/9506\/products\/Lot_134.png?v=1676520050","url":"https:\/\/brixtonchrome.com\/products\/lot-386-canada-bk39a-as-lot-384-but-on-cbn-xxxxxx-paper-showing-pine-cone-seed-variety-on-front-cover","provider":"Brixton Chrome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}