Lot 292 Italy SC#355-357, 359, 361-363, 351, 377-381, 384, 371 50c-1.25L Violet-Blue Bellini-Maritime Glory Of Rome, 1935-1937 Bellini-Augustus Caesar Issues, 15 Fine & VF Used Singles Most All All With Dated, Contemporary Postal Cancels

15 fine & VF used singles of the 50c-1.25l violet-blue Bellini-Maritime Glory Of Rome from the 1935-1937 Bellini-Augustus Caesar Issues most all 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 $29.8. Our estimate of the value, in the condition offered is $18. The stamps offered here grade 66-75 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60, 35/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 8/10, 10/10