Lot 53 Netherlands SC#31-32 50c - 1g Bistre - Gray Violet King William III, 1872-1888 King William III Keyplate Issue, 2 Fine Used Singles, Perf 12.5x12, #5 & #44 Diagonal Dotted Cancels

2 fine used singles of the 50c - 1g bistre - gray violet King William III from the 1872-1888 King William III Keyplate Issue, perf 12.5x12, #5 & #44 diagonal dotted cancels.

The 50c has some minor thinning towards the bottom, while the 1g has a light horizontal crease in the same place.

Scott values these at $51, so we estimate them at $25. The stamps offered here grade 65 and 70 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 35/60, 40/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 6/10, 10/10

Adjustment for mentioned faults: -10 points.