Lot 35 Roman States SC#23b, 23d 20c Black on Magenta - Black On Copper Red Papal Arms, 1868 Arms Issue, 2 Fair/Very Good Used Singles, Unglazed Paper, Magenta Stamp Has 2 Thins & Copper Red Has Some Surface Abrasions, But Both Are Originals.

2 fair/very good used singles of the 20c black on magenta - black on copper red Papal Arms from the 1868 Arms Issue, unglazed paper, magenta stamp has 2 thins & copper red has some surface abrasions, but both are originals.

Scott Classic values this at $77.5, so we estimate it at $12. The stamps offered here grade 41 and 61 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 20/60, 30/60

Paper Freshness: 0/5, 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10, 5/10

Cancellation: 6/10

Adjustment for mentioned faults: -10 points.