Lot 318 (C) New Brunswick #NBP5 $5 Green Scales, 1895 First Probate Issue, 2 Fine Used Singles, Perfs 11.75 & 12, Punch Cancels

2 fine used singles of the $5 green Scales from the 1895 First Probate Issue, perfs 11.75 & 12, punch cancels.

Unitrade values these at $145, so we estimate them at $30. The stamps offered here grade 70 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10