Lot 325 Australia - NSW SG#231, 233a,d 5d - 8d Dull Green - Blue Green , 1882-1897 Diadem Issue, 3 Fine/Very Fine Used Singles, Perf 10, 12x11 & 12, Large Crown Over NSW Wmk, 2mm Gap.

3 fine/very fine used singles of the 5d - 8d dull green - blue green from the 1882-1897 Diadem Issue, perf 10, 12x11 & 12, large crown over NSW wmk, 2mm gap.

Gibbons values these at £6.25, so we estimate them at $5. The stamps offered here grade between 68 and 77 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: 5/10, 10/10

Cancellation: 8/10, 10/10