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Canada, 1851, Beaver, 3d red, laid paper (Unitrade 1), lower right corner margin single with enormous margins including full right sheet margin and large part bottom, further enhanced by bright color and a neat target cancel; a fresh and choice, truly Superb gem. Scott 1 $1,000. Unitrade C$1,600 ($1,200),
A SPECTACULAR STAMP, WIDELY REGARDED AS THE FINEST USED SINGLE OF THE 3D LAID PAPER EXTANT.
Expertization: 1987 Greene Foundation Certificate.
Provenance: Jephcott
This stamp sold for $10,500 hammer is Maresch's 1987 CAPEX auction.
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Realized $13,500 |