Lot 402 Belgium SC#14c/16e 1863 Leopold I Issue, Perf 12.5 x 13.5, Unwatermarked, 2 Fine/Very Fine Used Singles, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $30

2 fine/very fine used singles from the 1863 Leopold I Issue, perf 12.5 x 13.5. Unwatermarked. The Scott numbers range from 14c to 16e, and include 14c, 16e. VF centering for this issue as noted in Scott. 2022 Scott Classic Cat $39. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $30.

With regards to grading, there are many countries listed in Scott Classic, where they expressely state that several of the early issues will still be considered to be VF, even if the perforations touch the outer framelines, or even cut in slightly on one or more sides. This is one of those countries. The notes in Scott will be specific about which stamps are affected, but the note generally applies to this issue. These notes are only present where the spacing between stamps on the plate is such that it is either impossible, or near impossible to find examples with large margins on all 4 sides. On these issues in particular, a stamp having clear margins on all sides would be XF, even if those margins were not even.