Lot 281 Italy SC#249, 251-254, 259, 261, 262 20c-1.25L Orange-Blue Various Scenes, 1930-1931 Virgil & St. Anthony Issues, 8 Fine & VF Used Singles All With Dated, Contemporary Postal Cancels

8 fine & VF used singles of the 20c-1.25l orange-blue Various Scenes from the 1930-1931 Virgil & St. Anthony Issues all with dated, contemporary postal cancels. I'm not an expert when it comes to Italian cancels of this period. BUT, I do look for signs of the cancels being CTO, such as (1) cancellation too crisp in appearance; (2) gum on used stamps; (3) whether the cancel is similar in appearance to known genuine cancels found on definitives; (4), whether the cancels are dated and whether the dates are within 1-2 years of the issue date. Generally, these tests shoyuld eliminate the majorityh of CTO's or forged cancels.

2022 Scott Classic values this at $41.95. Our estimate of the value, in the condition offered is $32. The stamps offered here grade 68-76 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60, 35/60, 40/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 6/10, 8/10 and 10/10