Lot 343 Germany - French Occupation of Rhineland SC#6N41 (Mi30I)/6NB (52) 1948-1949 Semi Postals & UPU Issues, Semi Postals Are Both Type 1 As Listed In Michel, 4 VFOG Singles, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, 2022 Scott Classic Cat. $7.2 USD

4 VFOG singles from the 1948-1949 Semi Postals & UPU Issues, semi postals are both type 1 as listed in michel. The Scott numbers range from 6N41 (MI30i) to 6NB (52), and include 6N41-6N42, 6NB (MI30i-31i, 51-52). 2017 Scott cat. $7.2.

This issue, although simple in Scott is actually quite complicated, with two different paper types, two different gum types and up to four different types of each design. The paper types are: (1) a soft, white paper, and (2) a thick, rough, off-white, almost brownish paper. The gum found on the first, second and third paper types is usually smooth, though a gritty gum also exists on the off white paper stamps, and this is generally quite scarce and worth much more than the others.

With respect to types on the designs of this issue, each differ with respect to small details of the design. I won't go into all of them here, but will give two examples and then if you want to know the details of the other values I can review them with you should you win the lot. On the 3pf Holderlin stamp, the difference lies in the appearance of the lock of hair at the right side of the design. On type 1, the outline of the bottom of the lock is unbroken. On type 2, there is a break in the outline at lower left. On nthe 10pf the downspout attached to the gutter of the house at the right is of even thickness on type 1, and uneven thickness on type 2.

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.