Canada J2 Small Queen a precisely centered mint block

a precisely centered mint block of four with fabulous colour and bright impression on fresh paper

no premium added for the varieties as both are still unpriced in mint condition)

an impressive imperforate pair showing large portion BABN imprint (Boggs Type IV) and Plate “A” imprint in margin at top

tiny gum thin on second stamp and hinged in ungummed portion of the selvedge

Canada J2 Small Queen a precisely centered mint block1917 Two cent dull violet, wet printing, a very well centered mint block showing Type A (80% strength) lathework in margin at left, lower pair and sheet margin with full original gum, never hinged. A scarce block with well above average centering, Very Fine, Lightly Hinged (Unitrade J2; catalogue value $6,370)