Lot 427 Canada SC#41var 3c Deep Vermillion Queen Victoria, 1870-1893 Small Queen Issue, A Fine Used Single, Late Second Ottawa Printing, Paper 2O-P, Perf 12x11.9, Quebec Split Ring Cancel

A fine used single of the 3c deep vermillion Queen Victoria from the 1870-1893 Small Queen Issue, late second ottawa printing, paper 2O-P, perf 12x11.9, quebec split ring cancel.

The cancel shows the wrong date of 1876 instead of the correct date, which was likely 1896. Also shows a large burr on the LL ornament.

Unitrade doesn't list this variety, so we estimate it at $5. The stamp offered here grades 65 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 25/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10