Lot 146 Germany SC#82 (85IIa, 85IIe) 5pf Dark Opal Green & Black Opal Green , 1913-1920 Germania Issue, 2 Fine/Very Fine Used Singles, Scarce Shade, January 1918 Printing

2 fine/very fine used singles of the 5pf dark opal green & black opal green from the 1913-1920 Germania Issue, scarce shade, January 1918 printing.

Includes the more common dark opal green shade for comparison.

Michel values these at 102 Euro, so we estimate them at $100. The stamps offered here grade 66 and 76 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60, 40/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 6/10