Lot 268 Portuguese India SC#78j 5r on 20r Black on Red Numeral, 1871 Numeral Issue, A Fine Unused Single, Type III Surcharge (4.5mm Tall), Wove Paper, One Straight Edge & Typical Perfs
A fine unused single of the 5r on 20r black on red Numeral from the 1871 Numeral Issue, type iii surcharge (4.5mm tall), wove paper, one straight edge & typical perfs.
These were typically separated with scissors, so perfs are often mutiliated.
Scott values this at $950, so we estimate it at $230. The stamp offered here grades 65 as follows:
