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Bidboard #
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1899
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Lot #
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77
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Catalogue Value or Estimate:
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$700.00
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Price Realized:
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$160
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Canada
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# 1594iv, 1634i
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Complete uncut press sheets of the first two "Birds of Canada" issues of 1996 and 1997 rolled up in the original cardboard tube, BOTH SIGNED AND NUMBERED BY THE ARTIST AND DESIGNER in the margin at bottom. These sheets contain unique layout and gutter combinations not found anywhere else. Each sheet comes with the Canada Post Corporation Certificate of Authenticity stating limited editions to 1,000 and 1,500, respectively; additionally the key Birds I sheet has the 1996 Philatelic Service Order Statement receipt showing the original (substantial premium at the time) cost of $69.00! Although there have been subsequent press sheets issued in lower quantities, in particular the first signed uncut sheet is still by far the key item in this popular area of "display philately". 2020 Unitrade.
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