Lot 197 New Zealand SC#65var (SG# 201a) 6d Brown 1891-1895 Queen Victoria Sideface Issue, Die 2, Perf 12x11.5, Vertical Mesh Paper, Star & NZ Wmk With 6mm Gap, A Very Good/Fine Used Single, Estimated Value $50

A very good/fine used example of the 6d brown from the 1891-1895 Queen Victoria Sideface Issue, perf 12x11.5, 6mm gap, vertical mesh paper. Star & NZ Wmk with a 6 mm gap. A couple of short perfs at top. 2022 Scott Classic cat.$150. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $50.

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.