Lot 124 Australia - Victoria SC#135a var(SG# 183b var) 2d Dull Mauve, 1873-1887 Bell Design Issue Wmk V Over Crown (VI), A Fine Used Single Die 1, With Unlisted Perf 12x12 Comp 11 1/2, With #94 Barred Numeral Cancel For Carisbrook

A Fine Used single of the 2d dull mauve from the 1873-1887 Bell Design Issue Wmk V Over Crown (VI) die 1, with unlisted perf 12x12 comp 11 1/2, with #94 barred numeral cancel for Carisbrook. This settlement had low mail volume. This variety results from patchwork correction along the vertical columns where an 11.5 machine was used to finish the perforating started by 12 machine

Our estimated value is $750. Based on my online research The stamp offered here grades 70 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10