Lot 427 Canada #294 50c Dull Bluish Green Oil Wells, 1950-1952 Natural Resources Issue, 3 VFOG Singles In Different Shades, On Different Papers, Different Gum Types

3 VFOG singles of the 50c dull bluish green Oil Wells from the 1950-1952 Natural Resources Issue in different shades, on different papers, different gum types. Includes: (1) dull green on crisp, thinner, smooth paper, with streaky satin cream gum; (2) as (1) but paper shows horizontal ribbing on the gummed side and the gum is less streaky, but still satin sheen; (3) deep dull blue green on thicker, horizontal ribbed paper with smooth semi-gloss cream gum.

Unitrade values this at $15 for fine OG. Our estimate of the value for VFOG is $22. The stamps offered here grade 80-84 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 50/70, 54/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10