Lot 160 Mauritius SC#54/74 1878-1893 Surface Printed Keyplates Issue, Crown CC & CA Wmks, 6 Fine Used Singles, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $15

6 fine used singles from the 1878-1893 Surface Printed Keyplates Issue. Crown CC & CA Wmks. The Scott numbers range from 54 to 74, and include 54, 60-61, 66, 71, 74. 2022 Scott Classic Cat $29.75. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $15.

With regards to grading, there are many countries listed in Scott Classic, where they expressely state that several of the early issues will still be considered to be VF, even if the perforations touch the outer framelines, or even cut in slightly on one or more sides. This is one of those countries. The notes in Scott will be specific about which stamps are affected, but the note generally applies to this issue. These notes are only present where the spacing between stamps on the plate is such that it is either impossible, or near impossible to find examples with large margins on all 4 sides.