Lot 164 Switzerland SC#50 1fr Gold 1862-1864 Perforated Seated Helvetia Issue, 1879 Cancel, A Very Good Used Single, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $32

A very good used example of the 1fr gold from the 1862-1864 Perforated Seated Helvetia Issue, 1879 cancel. The cancel is quite late ,but not unlikely given that the value was reissued on granite paper in 1881. Diagonal corner crease, which reduces the grade to VG. 2022 Scott Classic Cat $130. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $32.

A note about grading and estimated values is in order. We use estimated values rather than catalogue values where the grade of the stamp is other than that contemplated by the catalogue, or there is an unlisted variety. In deriving the estimates we divide catalogue values by 2 for examples without gum, unless Scott gives a separate no gum value, and also by 2 for each grade that is below the catalogue standard of VF for Scott or fine for Unitrade. So, for example a stamp cataloguing $300 in Scott that is in VG condition will be estimated at $75, if it has OG, or at $37 if it is unused. If it is a split grade, then I take the midpoint between the two grades, so that for example a VG-F stamp is about 1/3rd of the value of a VF example.