Lot 120 Australia - Victoria SC#121(SG# 140b var) 5/- Pale Bright Blue & Carmine, 1867-1881 Queen Victoria Emergency Printings, A VG Used Single On Glazed Paper, Wmk VI V Over Crown (Pointy Crown). Emergency Line Perf 12.5 Instead Of 13 Comb

A VG Used single of the 5/- pale bright blue & carmine from the 1867-1881 Queen Victoria Emergency Printings on glazed paper, wmk vi v over crown (pointy crown). emergency line perf 12.5 instead of 13 comb. As evidenced by the clear angle of 3 of the sides. This was an emergency printing made when the normal comb machine broke down. Unlised in Gibbons

Our estimated value is $350. Based on my online research The stamp offered here grades 66 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 6/10