Sale 973 — 2009 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 13 June, 2009
Category — Canada, France
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
312°
CANADA, 1908, 50c Purple (95; SG 187). Top imprint and plate no. block of 24, Mint N.H. except two stamps at bottom right lightly hinged where few perf separations expertly rejoined, naturally irregular gum at top, radiant color, few natural gum bendsFINE-VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND DESIRABLE LARGE MULTIPLE OF THE 1908 50-CENT EDWARD VII WITH IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER.
This plate block is extremely rare -- none was offered in our sale of the Beck collection. Scott Retail as singles with no premium for the imprint and plate no.
47,900
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