Lot 131 Ceylon SC#8 8d Brown 1857-1859 Imperforate Queen Victoria Issue, Star Wmk, A Fine/Very Fine Appearing But Expertly Repaired Single, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, 2022 Scott Classic Cat. $1,750 USD, Net Est. $100
A fine/very fine appearing but ungraded expertly repaired example of the 8d brown from the 1857-1859 Imperforate Queen Victoria Issue. Star Wmk. A fine/very fine appearing example of this very rare stamp. It has been expertly repaired by having a margin added on the left side, and the frameline on the left from the top corner on down has been repainted by hand. An excellent example of high quality repair. Likely of German origin. 2022 Scott Classic cat. $1750. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $100.
