Lot 154 Thurn And Taxis - Germany SC#4,12(Mi#4,17) 1sgr Black On Dark Blue, 3sgr Red Brown 1852-1858 Imperf Issue, 2 G-VG Used Singles, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $25 USD

2 G-VG used examples of the 1sgr black on dark blue, 3sgr red brown from the 1852-1858 Imperf Issue. Cut into on 1-2 sides but otherwise sound. Scarce stamps.
Scott Catalogue for $250. Michel Catalogue value is €165. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $25.

Full margins for all imperforate Thurn and Taxis stamps is just a mere 0.25 mm, which is barely any margin at all. Scott and Michel proces are for stamps where the margin just clears the frameline on all sides. Stamps with margins just touching on 1 or 2 sides, but not cutting in significantly are considered fine, and for stamps cut into by less than 1 mm, VG.