Lot 188 Netherlands Antilles SC#J2a, J1, J6, J11 2.5c Green & Black , 1889-1898 Postage Dues, 4 VG/F/VFOG & Unused Singles, Types 1 & 3, 2.5c-20c First Issue Are Without Gum As Issued

4 VG/F/VFOG & unused singles of the 2.5c green & black from the 1889-1898 Postage Dues, types 1 & 3, 2.5c-20c first issue are without gum as issued.

The 2.5c and 5c have shallow thins, the 5c is type 1 and rest are type 3.

Scott values these at $59.6, so we estimate them at $27. The stamps offered here grade between 60 and 84 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 40/70, 45/70, 50/70, 54/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Adjustment for mentioned faults: -10 points.