Lot 68 Wurttemberg-Germany SC#11a,15,44(Mi#9b,12a,35a) 9k Deep Lilac Red (Rare Shade), 3kr Yellow Orange & Blue 1857-1868 Embossed Arms Imperf Issue, With And Without Silk Threads & Rouletted, 3 Good Used Singles, Estimated Value $100 USD

3 Good Used examples of the 9k deep lilac red (rare shade), 3kr yellow orange & blue from the 1857-1868 Embossed Arms Imperf Issue, with and without silk threads & rouletted. The 9kr only has full margins on one side and 3 small scuffs. The 3kr is sound, but cut into into LR. The 7kr has a large sealed bit at LL. Still presentable exampless. 2022 Scott cat. $1089. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $100.

A note about grading and estimated values is in order. We use estimated values rather than catalogue values where the grade of the stamp is other than that contemplated by the catalogue, or there is an unlisted variety. In deriving the estimates we divide catalogue values by 2 for examples without gum, unless Scott gives a separate no gum value, and also by 2 for each grade that is below the catalogue standard of VF for Scott or fine for Unitrade. So, for example a stamp cataloguing $300 in Scott that is in VG condition will be estimated at $75, if it has OG, or at $37 if it is unused. If it is a split grade, then I take the midpoint between the two grades, so that for example a VG-F stamp is about 1/3rd of the value of a VF example.