Lot 486 Canada #840var 17c Multicoloured, 1979 Christmas, A VFNH Single With “Donut Flaw to Right of Horse” Variety, From Position 46-50, On NF/NF Paper

A VFNH single on NF/NF paper, showing the “donut flaw to right of horse” variety from an unknown position between position 46 and position 50. It may be constant, or partially constant, or it may simply be a one-off. More study of full sheets would be required to establish which it is. Unitrade does not list this variety, but like other similar varieties, our best estimate of its value is $5.

The stamp offered here grades 80, as follows:

Centering/Margins: 50/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10