Lot 398A Canada #427i, 427iv 5c Black, Green & Carmine Pitcher Plant, 1964-1966 Emblems Issue, 2 VFNH Singles On LF Vertical Ribbed Paper, Streaky Dextrine Gum, One With Position 13 Broken Stamen Variety

2 VFNH singles of the 5c black, green & carmine Pitcher Plant from the 1964-1966 Emblems Issue on LF vertical ribbed paper, streaky dextrine gum, one with position 13 broken stamen variety. Despite the fact that Unitrade lists all the fluorescent stamps at the same $2 catalogue value, this does not reflect the scarcity of some stamps in the set. For instance, as a general rule, most of the stamps up to Alberta are relatively easy to find on LF paper. The main exceptions being Ontario and Quebec - those are difficult. Likewise, nearly all of the printing for the late 1966 issues starting with Newfoundland are very, very scarce on any kind of fluorescent paper, as most stamps are DF.

Unitrade values this at $9.5. The stamps offered here grade 80 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 50/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10