Lot 94 Canada #77 2c Carmine Red Queen Victoria, 1898-1902 Numeral Issue, A Fine Used Example, Vertical Wove Showing A "Snakebite" Flaw, Die 1

A fine used example of the 2c carmine red Queen Victoria from the 1898-1902 Numeral Issue, printed on vertical wove, showing a snakebite flaw, die 1. The flaw consists of two dots in the top margin at upper right.

Unitrade does not list this variety, but our estimate of the value is $5. The stamp offered here grades 70 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10