Lot 80 Italy - Neapolitan Provinces (C) SC#1c, 4c 1/2b - 3b Black , 1852 Imperf Papal Arms Issue, 2 Fine Used Singles, Full Margins On Both Examples, Showing Doubling Lines Visible On All Sides, Has All The Characteristics Of The Genuine Stamps.

2 fine used singles of the 1/2b - 3b black from the 1852 Imperf Papal Arms Issue, full margins on both examples, showing doubling lines visible on all sides, has all the characteristics of the genuine stamps.

The 1/2b is on gray paper, and the 3b is on yellow buff paper. A bit of abrasion on the 1/2b and a shallow thin on the 3b.

Scott values these at $130, so we estimate them at $65. The stamps offered here grade 70, 74 and as follows:

Centering/Margins: 40/60, 44/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10

Adjustment for mentioned faults: -10 points.