Lot 483 German States - Lubeck SC#9(MI#9A) 1s Orange 1863 Embossed Eagle Issue, Rouletted 11 1/2, A VG Unused Single, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $14 USD

A VG unused example of the 1s orange from the 1863 Embossed Eagle Issue, rouletted 11 1/2. Very shallow thin. 2022 Scott cat. $52.50 For Unused. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $14.

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.