Lot 90 Canada #77 2c Carmine Red Queen Victoria, 1898-1902 Numeral Issue, 2 Fine Used Examples, Vertical Wove With Major Re-Entries, Die 1

2 fine and VG used examples of the 2c carmine red Queen Victoria from the 1898-1902 Numeral Issue, printed on vertical wove, with twist and major re-entries, die 1. The major re-entries are the O of two, ce of cents and the lower left and right corners of the first stamp. The second stamp shows signs of a twist re-entry on the lower two corners.

Unitrade does not list these re-entries, but our estimate of value is $10. The stamps offered here grade between 58 and 68 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 25/60, 30/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5 and 3/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10 and 5/10

Cancellation: 10/10 and 8/10