Lot 479 France #18, 18a, 19, 19d 40c, 80c Orange, Dull Orange, Carmine Napoleon III, 1853-1860 Imperf Napoleon III Heads, 4 Fair, VG & Fine Used Singles
Lot 479 France #18, 18a, 19, 19d 40c, 80c Orange, Dull Orange, Carmine Napoleon III, 1853-1860 Imperf Napoleon III Heads, 4 Fair, VG & Fine Used Singles
4 Fair, VG & fine used singles of the 40c, 80c orange, dull orange, carmine Napoleon III from the 1853-1860 Imperf Napoleon III Heads.T he duller orange 40c and redder 80c both have shallow hinge thins that do not show through to the front. The lake shade 80c has a vertical crease in the bottom half of the stamp.
2022 Scott Classic values this at $106 for VF. Our estimate of the value, based on the condition offered is $37. The stamps offered here grade 66, 74, 65, 44 as follows:
Centering/Margins: 49/70, 44/70, 45/70, 24/70
Paper Freshness: 5/5 and 3/5
Colour: 5/5
Impression: 5/5
Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5
Perforations:
Cancellation: 10/10
Adjustment for mentioned faults: -10 points.