Lot 209 Germany SC#3N2b (Michel# 10Ay, 10Az) 3pf Bluish Violet , 1945-1946 Allied Military Gov't Issue, 2 Fine Used Singles, London Printing, Perf 14.25 on Papers Y & Z

2 fine used singles of the 3pf bluish violet from the 1945-1946 Allied Military Gov't Issue, London printing, perf 14.25 on papers y & z.

Paper Y, as stated in Michel is very thin and near transparent, with the design visible through the back, whereas paper Z is slightly thicker.

Scott values these at 75.80 Euro, so we estimate them at $37. The stamp offered here grades 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: 10/10