Canada, 1857, ½d rose. Face-free 4-ring "3?" cancel, generous, large balanced margins, bright fsh color, a Superb gem, one of the finest known examples; with 1996 V.G. Greene certificate noting "oxidation" which apparently has since been removed. Unitrade No. 8 C$900 ($915). Scott No. 8  $500. $0 (Image)

Canada, 1857, ½d rose. Large even margins, tied on piece of newspaper masthead by neat Montreal 4-ring "21", an Extremely Fine gem, a gorgeous item; with 1995 P.S.E. certificate. Unitrade No. 8 C$900 ($915). Scott No. 8  $500. $0 (Image)

Canada, 1857, ½d rose. Interesting vertical layout lines at top (inner framelines extended), large to oversize margins and full o.g., fresh and Very Fine, a scarce mint stamp. Scott No. 8  $650. $0 (Image)

Canada, 1857, ½d rose. Large margins, Very Fine. Scott No. 8  $500. $0 (Image)