Lot 223 Newfoundland #71 21c Gray Violet Salmon Fishing, 1897 Discovery Of Newfoundland Issue, 2 Fine/Very Fine Used Singles On Translucent Vertical Wove Papers, Two Different Shades

2 fine/very fine used singles of the 21c gray violet Salmon Fishing from the 1897 Discovery Of Newfoundland Issue on translucent vertical wove papers, two different shades.

The deeper shade stamp has a tiny pinpoint hinge thin spot, which lowers the grade to fine.

Unitrade values this at $24. The stamps offered here grade between 65 and 75 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 35/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10

Adjustment for mentioned faults: -10 points.

Although Unittrade does not list any varieties in this issue, many of the values can be found with slight variations in shade, as well as three different papers: opaque soft horizontal and vertical wove paper that does not show clear mesh; a thinner, softer translucent wove, that shows clear mesh, which can be horizontal or vertical; and a thinner translucent wove that shows the design through the back.