1860 2½p Bright Orange Rose, No Watermark, Imperforate A phenomenal mint example of this rare imperforate classic stamp, surrounded by remarkably large margins and displaying exceptional true colour on immaculate white paper with full, dull white original gum, characteristic of early De La Rue printings; quite remarkable as such as most existing examples are without gum. A spectacular stamp in all respects and ideal stamp for the discriminating collector who is only satisfied with the best, XF OG GEM

Expertization: 1979 Greene Foundation and 1981 PF certificates

Provenance: Specialized Collection of British Columbia and Vancouver Island (James Pike), Harmers of San Francisco Inc., June 1980; Lot 2002

AN ABSOLUTE GEM IMPERFORATE TWO AND ONE HALF PENNY BRITISH COLUMBIA & VANCOUVER ISLAND STAMP IN PRISTINE MINT CONDITION. WITHOUT QUESTION AMONG THE FINEST EXTANT. (Image)

Cat. Value 60000 $

1865 10c Blue, Watermark Crown CC Five used examples with skillful repairs. All annotated by renowned British Columbia collector Gerald Wellburn and on his original album page. Excellent reference. (Image)

Estimate 750 $