Lot 100 Italy SC#17 10c Bistre 1862 Victor Emmanuel II Issue, Perf 11 1/2 x 12, A VG-F Used Single, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $15 USD

A VG-F Used example of the 10c bistre from the 1862 Victor Emmanuel II Issue, perf 11 1/2 x 12. Perforation is rough but the right gauge. I can't be absolutely certain that it isn't Sardinia #11 with added perforations. So therefore estimating at $15 as a reference copy. 2022 Scott cat. $325.

A note about grading and estimated values is in order. We use estimated values rather than catalogue values where the grade of the stamp is other than that contemplated by the catalogue, or there is an unlisted variety. In deriving the estimates we divide catalogue values by 2 for examples without gum, unless Scott gives a separate no gum value, and also by 2 for each grade that is below the catalogue standard of VF for Scott or fine for Unitrade. So, for example a stamp cataloguing $300 in Scott that is in VG condition will be estimated at $75, if it has OG, or at $37 if it is unused. If it is a split grade, then I take the midpoint between the two grades, so that for example a VG-F stamp is about 1/3rd of the value of a VF example.