Lot 489 German States - Oldenburg SC#8(MI#8) 3g Black On Yellow 1859 Arms Issue. A G-VG Used Single, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $60 USD

A G-VG Used example of the 3g black on yellow from the 1859 Arms Issue. A presentable and genuine used example with full margins on 3 sides.This example has all the characteristics of the genuine stamps described by reverend Earee in his book "Album Weeds". There is a fairly severe hinge thin on the back, reducing the grade to good -VG, but still a scarce stamp. 2022 Scott cat. $600. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $60.

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.