Lot 67 Hong Kong SG#1a 2c Deep Brown 1862 Queen Victoria Issue, Unwatermarked, A Very Good Unused Single, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $30

A very good unused example of the 2c deep brown from the 1862 Queen Victoria Issue. Unwatermarked. Some toning spots on the back at the top and some short perfs including a rounded corner at UL. No gum. 2022 Scott Classic cat.$500. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $30.

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.