Canada Stamp #158 - Bluenose (1929) 50¢

An exceedingly rare inscription block of the famous 1929 Bluenose, showing the full plate imprint #A-3 in the upper selvages. Only one stamp is lightly hinged, the other three are never hinged (NH premium not counted on any stamp). Considering this stamp is universally recognized as one of the most iconic Canadian stamps ever issued, it is a real philatelic treat to behold!

PS: Due to the way sheets were printed on this issue, the plate inscriptions were not aligned with the corners of the sheet, so it is normal that there are no margins on the right, as this was impossible with only four stamps, therefore this block is complete and it is as listed in the catalogue.

PPS: We also know this is an upper right block because the "9 3 6 Y" inscription is aligned with the right perforations, whereas on an upper left block it is the "OTTAWA" inscription that would be aligned on the left perforations!

Pristine never hinged Bluenose with spacious margins, certified genuine by AIEP, a premium example of this iconic stamp!

Post office fresh, pristine never hinged gum, excellent centring, a high quality stamp!

Lovely never hinged Bluenose with a sheet margin.

Pulled perforation at upper right leaving a tiny thin, but still never hinged with excellent centring, a great way to acquire a Bluenose in this condition at a discount!

Beautiful never hinged gum!

Superb mathematical centring, clean hinge remnant.

Sweated gum, but still looks good.

Block of four with a clean roller cancellation from Montreal, a nice item for the specialized collector!