Lot 45 Canada #35viii 1c Yellow Queen Victoria, 1870-1893 Small Queen Issue, A Very Fine Used Single, Showing Trace Of Hair Variety, Perf 12.1 x 12.15

A very fine used single of the 1c yellow Queen Victoria from the 1870-1893 Small Queen Issue showing a very small trace of the "strand of hair" variety, perf 12.1 x 12.15.

Unitrade values these at $600 for a strong strand. This one is very weak and we estimate the value at $50. The stamp offered here grades 78 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 40/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 8/10

Cancellation: 10/10