Lot 168 Gambia #35 (SG#52) 1/- Violet and Green King Edward VII, 1902-1905 Keyplate Issue, a VF Used Example, 2022 Scott Classic Cat. $92.50 USD

A well centered and very fine used example of the 1/- violet and green King Edward VII stamp from the 1902-1905 Keyplate Issue watermarked crown CA.

Forged postmarks do exist on these issues and Gibbons notes three types, one of which is an oval registered cancel dated June 22, 1910. This is a July cancel, so it is not one of the forged cancels mentioned. So, I think it is good.

Gibbons lists this stamp in fine used for 85 pounds, (approx. $170). Mint catalogues 45 pounds (approx. $90) for reference, just in case there are doubts about the authenticity of the cancel. The stamp offered here grades 84 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 44/60

Paper freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10