Lot 228 Great Brittain SG#245a, 298 6d Dull Purple King Edward VII, 1902-1910 De La Rue Keyplate Issue, 2 Fine Used Singles, Imperial Crown Watermark, Ordinary & Chalk Surfaced Papers, Perf. 14, De La Rue and Somerset House Printings

2 fine used singles of the 6d dull purple King Edward VII from the 1902-1910 De La Rue Keyplate Issue with Imperial Crown watermark, ordinary & chalk surfaced papers, perf. 14, De La Rue and Somerset House printings. The De La Rue printing is dull purple on chalky paper, while the Somerset House printing is reddish purple on ordinary paper.

Gibbons values this at 50 pounds, which is approximately $85. However, our estimate of the value given the condition is $15. The stamps offered here grade between 60 and 65 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 25/60 and 30/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 5/10