Lot 155 Australia SG#35 2d Gray Kangaroo & Map, 1915-1927 Kangaroo & Map 3rd Issue, 2 Fine Used Singles, 3rd Wmk, Interesting Printing Varieties

2 fine used singles of the 2d gray Kangaroo & Map from the 1915-1927 Kangaroo & Map 3rd Issue, 3rd wmk, interesting printing varieties.

One with thickened upper left frameline & one showing damage to shading behind 'two pence', unlisted in Gibbons but might be listed in Brusden-White.

Gibbons values the stamps on covers at £19, so we estimate them at $15. The stamps offered here grade 68 and 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: 8/10, 10/10