Lot 247 China - Amoy (C) SC#16-17 1/2c on 4c - 5c Brown - Orange , 1896 Surcharged Issue, 2 Fine/Very Fine CTO Used Singles, Narrow 'F' Surcharge

2 fine/very fine cto used singles of the 1/2c on 4c - 5c brown - orange from the 1896 Surcharged Issue narrow 'f' surcharge.

Scott values these at $46, so we estimate them at $34. The stamps offered here grade 70 and 80 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60, 40/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10