Lot 147 Australia - Victoria SG#260b (SC# AR42b) 5/- Claret , 1884-1896 Postal Fiscal Issue, A Fine Used Single, V Over Crown V1 Sideways Wmk, Perf 12.5, Yellowish Paper, Unpriced In Gibbons.
A fine used single of the 5/- claret from the 1884-1896 Postal Fiscal Issue, v over crown v1 sideways wmk, perf 12.5, yellowish paper, unpriced in Gibbons.
As opposed to the pale claret, reddish purple and brown shades.
Gibbons doesn't list this variety, so we estimate it at $250. The stamp offered here grades 68 as follows:
