Lot 237 Barbados SG#147w 1d Black & Carmine Red Nelson Statue, 1906 Nelson Centenary Issue, A VGOG Example, Inverted Crown CC Watermark

A VGOG example of the 1d black & carmine red Nelson Statue from the 1906 Nelson Centenary Issue with inverted crown CC watermark. This example has a strong natural gum crease in the lower right corner, which reduces the grade from F-65 to VG-60.

Gibbons values this at 90 pounds, which is approximately $153. However, our estimate of the value given the condition is $25. The stamp offered here grades 60 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 35/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 0/5 (natural corner gum crease at LR)

Perforations: 10/10