Dark coloured admirals can show hairline fractures, especially near the numeral boxes. Collectors can sometimes find significant hairlines essentially all the way through the stamp and in the margins.  The 2c-Carmine can reveal obvious multitudes of dark hairlines from Plate 4, same with the 1c-Green from Plate 56. 

This evening, watch for examples of different Admiral Plate Blocks and exemplary Admiral covers portraying the series’ breadth.  It took 15 years or so to complete the scarce Admiral Imperforated Pairs from the 4c to the 1-Dollar – must-see.

Admiral Coils will be a part of tonight's programme, as will be some freaks, fakes, and misprints specimens.  A bit of everything will be brought: big blocks / multiples and rare die proofs, and a full sheet of War Tax MR3.   Time permitting, samples of the various lathework designs in the selvedge will be included in tonight's Survey of Canadian Admiral Stamps.  Don't miss this learning opportunity.