Lot 473 German States - Hanover SC#3a,5(MI#3b,4) 1851-1855 Arms Issue, With Wreath Of Oak Leaves Watermark, 2 Good Used SIngles, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $10 USD

2 good used examples from the 1851-1855 Arms Issue, with wreath of oak leaves watermark. 1/15th is sound, but no margins, 1/30th has margins just clear to touching, but a small thin in the lower left corner. 2022 Scott cat. $130. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $10.

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.