Description
Canada 1903-12 7c straw, plate number '2' block of 20 (10x2) being the upper two rows of a sheet with full margins and imprint, SG181a.
A brilliant quality unmounted mint block with full original gum. Typical centring and natural gum bends, but a remarkable and interesting item in exceptional condition, showing plate wear on R1-2/10.
A rare and exceptionally fine quality block.
These definitive stamps were issued on the coronation of King Edward VII. The portrait of the new King is based on the coronation painting, featuring the king in military uniform and wearing the ermine collared coronation robe.
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £2,400++.
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