Lot 671
British Columbia & Vancouver Island, 1860, 2½d dull rose, imperf (1), bright and fresh with large even margins and full original gum (small hinge remnant), 1961 PF and 2010 Greene Foundation Certificates, both noting original gum, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott $15,000 for no gum. Unitrade C$50,000 ($37,500),
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THIS CLASSIC RARITY, BEING ONE OF THE FINEST, IF NOT THE FINEST, ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLES EXTANT.
Some authorities state that the 2½d imperforate, which was never placed in use, exists only ungummed, but a handful of examples exist with gum that is considered "original". The Unitrade Catalogue adds a premium of 150% for such examples.
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| Realized $22,000 |
