Lot 149 Australia - Victoria SG#272a (SC# AR46) 10/- Gray Green , 1884-1896 Postal Fiscal Issue, A Fine Used Single, V Over Crown V1 Sideways Wmk, Perf 12.5, SON August 31 1891 National Bank Of Australasia Melbourne.

A fine used single of the 10/- gray green from the 1884-1896 Postal Fiscal Issue, v over crown v1 sideways wmk, perf 12.5, SON August 31 1891 national bank of Australasia Melbourne.

Scott lists a typical revenue cancel at $20, but a SON strike is worth more, based on my online research.

Gibbons values this at £20, so we estimate it at $35. 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