Lot 487 German States - Oldenburg SC#1(MI#1) 1/3sgr Green 1855 Arms Issue. A Good Unused Single, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $40 USD

A good unused example of the 1/3sgr green from the 1855 Arms Issue. A presentable unused example of this rare example. No margins but design not cut into. Two shallow thins, visible only with backlighting or watermark fluid. 2022 Scott cat. $675. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $40.

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.