Lot 1573
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1851-57, 1s deep violet (7), the so-called "cold violet" shade, a stupendous corner sheet margin example, definitive color and characteristic heavy impression beautifully contrasted with the bluing in the paper, large to enormous margins all around, perfectly struck mute oval grid cancellation literally framing the central crown of the design. Superb in every respect. Unitrade C$8,000 ($6,000).
Scott $6,000
IRREFUTABLY THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE AND DISTINCTIVE SHADE EXTANT. THE "JEWEL IN THE CROWN" OF THE USED CLASSICS OF NOVA SCOTIA.
Expertization: 1993 Bolaffi and 2004 P.F. Certificates.
Provenance: Argenti
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