Canada 24iv

1868-1870 Two cent bluish green on Bothwell paper, an extremely well centered mint block of four showing the characteristic shade and prominent vertical mesh paper associated with this paper type, original gum partially disturbed, perforations sensibly strengthened by hinges, nevertheless in a remarkable state of preservation and still showing a large part white, shiny original gum. A superior multiple - in fact one would find it hard to secure a nicer block, Very Fine+, Original gum (Unitrade 24iv; catalogue value $12,000); ex. Fred Jarrett (February 1960; Lot 130)