Lot 52 Grenada SC#3 1d Green 1863-1871 Chalon Heads Issue, Rough Perf 14-16, Small Star Wmk, A Very Fine Unused Single, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $60

A very fine unused example of the 1d green from the 1863-1871 Chalon Heads Issue, rough perf 14-16. Small Star Wmk. 2022 Scott Classic Cat. $120. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $60.

With regards to grading, there are many countries listed in Scott Classic, where they expressely state that several of the early issues will still be considered to be VF, even if the perforations touch the outer framelines, or even cut in slightly on one or more sides. This is one of those countries. The notes in Scott will be specific about which stamps are affected, but the note generally applies to this issue. These notes are only present where the spacing between stamps on the plate is such that it is either impossible, or near impossible to find examples with large margins on all 4 sides.

Similar to the observation about margins, another observation about these issues concerns the appearance of perforations. Only those stamps with clean cut perf., will have perforations that are full and even all the way around on VF examples. Stamps described as rough perf., will often have very jagged edges, with the perforations almost resembling roulettes. It is one of the identifying characteristics of the rough perforation that the perforations not be full and even all the way around. So, the appearance of these perforations is not a significant factor in the determination of the grade.