Canada 73 John Cabot and Royal Family Lowe HS-3) to indicate 2½p

Lowe HS-3) to indicate 2½p Colonial postage had been prepaid

corresponding to 5 cent UPU letter rate plus 5c authorized UPU Surtax for a lengthy sea voyage

this particular printing in choice condition is seriously under-catalogued in our opinion

brilliant colour on pristine fresh paper as the day it was printed

Canada 73 John Cabot and Royal Family Lowe HS-3) to indicate 2½p1897 Ten cent brown violet mint block on vertical wove paper, remarkably fresh and well centered with lovely post office fresh colour. A scarce multiple ideal for someone seeking quality pieces without the substantial premium for NH status. Very Fine+, Very Lightly Hinged (Unitrade 73; catalogue value $3,200