Lot 258 Switzerland SC#27 40r Dark Blue 1855-1857 Helvetia Issue, Carmine Silk Thread, Medium Thick Paper, A Very Good Used Example, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $12 USD

A very good used example of the 40r dark blue from the 1855-1857 Helvetia Issue with carmine silk thread, medium thick paper. 2022 Scott Classic cat. $47.5. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $12.

As noted in Scott Classic, full margins on the imperforate Helvetia issues is a mere 1/4mm, which are extremely narrow indeed. VF in Scott is three full margins and one margin touching or very slightly into the design. So our grading is based on that standard.