Brixton Chrome
Lot 304 Germany - French Occupation SC#4N3 (Mi3aY2w)/4N9 (Mi10aY2w) 1945-1946 Arms Issue, Showing Two Paper Types, 4 VFOG Gutter Pairs, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $10 USD
Lot 304 Germany - French Occupation SC#4N3 (Mi3aY2w)/4N9 (Mi10aY2w) 1945-1946 Arms Issue, Showing Two Paper Types, 4 VFOG Gutter Pairs, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $10 USD
4 VFOG gutter pairs from the 1945-1946 Arms Issue, showing two paper types. The Scott numbers range from 4N3 (MI3aY2W) to 4N9 (MI10aY2W), and include 4N3/4N9 (3aY2W-8aX2W, 9AY2W, 10AY2W). The two paper types are paper X, which is the 20pf pair, and consists of translucent, yellowish, stiff, smooth surface, and paper Y, which is on the 24pf, 30pf & 5pf, which is grayish, translucent, rough surface. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $10.
Although Scott does not differentiate paper types or shades on this issue Michel identifies six different paper types on this issue, which were used on printings made between 1945 and 1946. They call these paper W, paper X, Paper Y, Paper Z, Paper ZZ and finally paper V. Paper V is only used on the mark values. Of the other papers, generally paper W, which is the only opaque paper, is the scarcest, though there are several scarce paper and colour combinations. Paper W is soft, off white and opaque. paper. Paper X is yellowish grey and translucent, with a smooth surface. It is a stiff paper also. paper Y, is also greyish and translucent, but the printing surface is rough. Paper Z is white, translucent and appears smooth on the surface, but under magnification you can see graininess. Paper ZZ is similar to Z, but is greyish. The black inks used can appear either completely flat, or very slightly glossy, and these are listed and priced in Michel. We have described the paper types, but not the shades specifically, though where a lot contains similar stamps they are all different.
With respect to catalogue values in Michel, these stamps are priced generally at a minimum of 1 Euro each for mint and 2.20 Euro each for used, regardless of how common they are, IF they are identified. Michel also gives a "cheapest value" for unsorted, unidentified stamps. So, they give recognition to the fact that there is time, labour and skill involved to properly classify and identify the different printings. We have summed up the values and estimated the lots as if Euros equal dollars, though we recognize that the actual value will be less than this, but should be much higher than Scott, which is for unidentified stamps. Michel does note that the prices are for BPP certified examples, though for the most part, these are quite easy to identify and are not of sufficient value that we feel it necessary to submit them for certification. So, you should bear this in mind when bidding.
Share

