Lot 168 Portugal SC#27var 20r Bistre King Luiz, 1867-1870 Perforated Embossed Issue, A Very Good Used Single

A very good used single of the 20r bistre King Luiz from the 1867-1870 Perforated Embossed Issue.

As noted in Scott, Intact perfs are rarely found on this issue because the stamps were separated with scissors , so the perfs are graded 2/10.

Scott values this at $110, so we estimate it at $27. The stamp offered here grades 60 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 2/10

Cancellation: 10/10