Lot 96A Germany SC#36d (Michel# 37c) 2m Medium Rose Lilac , 1875-1879 Embossed Eagle & Numeral Issue, A Fine Used Single, Pre November 17 1884 Printing, March 2 1883 Pen Cancel

A fine used single of the 2m medium rose lilac from the 1875-1879 Embossed Eagle & Numeral Issue, pre November 17 1884 printing, March 2 1883 pen cancel.

In the case of this issue, most printings made before November 17 1884 are pen cancelled, with CDS cancels being valued at significant premiums. This particular shade is listed as rose lilac, and valuedwith a CDS cancel. However, Michel also lsits pre Nov 17 1884 usage of this shade, which only is found pen cancelled.

Scott values this at 800 Euro, so we estimate it at $400. The stamp offered here grades 74 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 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.