Canada CL18

1926 (June) (50c) Patricia Airways, Style Two, trial colour proof on Canary Paper, a top margin Series “1” block; perforation, coloured frame & airplane, along with marginal WOMAN LAKE and route inscriptions in red are all as the issued Style Two on greenish blue paper. Position 2 shows the constant small “v” in “VIA” variety. This coloured proof is currently unlisted in the Unitrade specialized catalogue, Very Fine, Never Hinged (Unitrade CL18 trial colour; suggested catalogue value $12,000 – as only the deep blue paper perforated is listed)