Lot 201 New Zealand SC#66var (SG# 200)/69var (SG# 244) 1888-1900 Queen Victoria Sideface Issue, Perfs 11, 10 & 12x11.5, Star & NZ Wmk With 6 mm Gap, 3 Very Good Used Singles, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $31

3 very good used singles from the 1888-1900 Queen Victoria Sideface Issue, perfs 11, 10 & 12x11.5. Star & NZ Wmk with 6 mm gap. The Scott numbers range from 66var (SG# 200) to 69var (SG# 244), and include 66var, 68var, 69var (SG# 200, 224, 244). The 8d is perf 11, 6d is perf 10 and die 1, and the 5d olive black is perf 12x11.5. 2022 Scott Classic cat.$126. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $31.

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.