Lot 27 Bavaria SC#41a (Michel# 39c) 10pf Dark Magenta , 1876-1878 Embossed Arms Issue, A Very Fine Used Single, Beautifully Centered, Rare & Distinct Shade
A very fine used single of the 10pf dark magenta from the 1876-1878 Embossed Arms Issue, beautifully centered, rare & distinct shade.
Most 10pf values are medium lilac red or reddish carmine, which are both much lighter than this color. This is an exact match to the same shade on the Michel Color key.
Scott values this at $160. The stamp offered here grades 84 as follows:
