British North America British Columbia & Vancouver Island
Sale No: 755
Lot No:96
Symbol:o
Cat No:#5
Canadian Provinces: British Columbia & Vancouver Island, 1865, 5c rose, Queen Victoria, perforated 14 (Scott #5), beautifully struck in blue by left half of the long oval POST OFFICE/PAID/VICTORIA VANCOUVER ISLAND franking device used as a cancel on an adhesive stamp. Scott Catalogue notes: "Very fine examples of Nos. 2 and 5-18 will have perforations touching the design on at least one side due to the narrow spacing of the stamps on the plate.", Very Fine and attractive, eye-popping. SG #13; £200 ($260). Scott $300 Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)