Lot 464 Gemany - Brunswick SC#23,25,26(MI#17,19-20) 1865 Embossed & Rouletted Saxon Horse Issue, All F/VF Appearing Examples With Slight Defects, 3 VG-F OG Singles, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $15 USD

3 VG-F OG examples from the 1865 Embossed & Rouletted Saxon Horse Issue, all f/vf appearing exampless with slight defects. The 1/2gr has heavy mount remainder and some short perfs. The 2gr has uneven roulette, taking a chunk out of right margin. The 3gr has tiny corner crease, barely noticable. 2022 Scott cat. $44.25. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $15.

With all issues known to be forged, we have verified the authenticity of the stamps be checking them against Reverend Earee's descriptions in his book "Album Weeds". Although published in 1897, this tome describes in very great detail the characteristics of the genuine stamps, and then all the forgeries that were known up until then. We have checked the stamps against all of his descriptions. Based on our examination, we can confidently state that the stamp(s) offered here are genuine.