Lot 247 St Helena SC#5 6d Gray 1879 Courbould Heads Issue, Perf 14x12.5, Crown CC Wmk, A Fine Used Single, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $30

A fine used example of the 6d gray from the 1879 Courbould Heads Issue, perf 14x12.5. Crown CC Wmk. 2022 Scott Classic Cat $60. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $30.

With regards to grading, there are many countries listed in Scott Classic, where they expressely state that several of the early issues will still be considered to be VF, even if the perforations touch the outer framelines, or even cut in slightly on one or more sides. This is one of those countries. The notes in Scott will be specific about which stamps are affected, but the note generally applies to this issue. These notes are only present where the spacing between stamps on the plate is such that it is either impossible, or near impossible to find examples with large margins on all 4 sides.