Canada 1949 2c brown Missing stop after "S", SGO163a

Canada 1949 2c brown Missing stop after "S", SGO163aCanada Official Stamps 1949 2c brown, left marginal block of 9, type O3 'O. H. M. S.' overprint. The centre stamp includes the variety with the "Missing stop after S" (R6 2), SGO163a. Attractive and fresh block of 9, unmounted mint with full original gum. Trivial perforation toning (not affecting variety) and not detracting from overall fine quality. Scarce in this se tenant form. Accompanied with a clear King George VI Expertising certificate of

The beautifully framed photograph shows the royal couple sitting on the deck of HM Yacht Britannia during their royal tour to Canada in 1983

The American soul singer was often referred to as the King of Soul

Some typical gum creasing as mostly seen with this stamp issue and minor marks

used by bold strikes of the diamond grill cancel in black

colour bars and part imprint

'CVLTORES SVI DEVS PROTEGIT' (God protects his worshippers)

A very fine unused example with fresh colour

A fine mint block of 4 with brilliant original gum and three stamps being unmounted mint

Only minor condition flaws present including slight separation of margin and a faint surface mark on the lower right stamp

Endorsed '1½d'

allowing customers to browse at their leisure

with usual off white gum accompanied by a clear 1980 British Philatelic Association Certificate of Authenticity