Lot 98 India SC#21 8p Lilac 1865-1867 Surface Printed Queen Victoria Issue, Unusually Light Cancel, Elephants Head Wmk, A Very Fine Used Single, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $20

A very fine used example of the 8p lilac from the 1865-1867 Surface Printed Queen Victoria Issue, unusually light cancel. Elephants Head Wmk. 2022 Scott Classic Cat $13.5. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $20.

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. For these issues, Scott also notes that the cancellations are usually very, very heavy and that prices are for such cancelllations. So, these stamps are of generally higher quality than what is contemplated in Scott.