Lot 188 Belgium #108-115, 119a 1c Orange - 1fr Violet, 1915-1922 Small Albert Definitive Issue, 40 F & VF Used Singles 1fr Is Perf 15. Other Low Values Represent A Mixture Of Printings With Different Shades And Types From London & Mechelen Printings

40 F & VF Used singles of the 1c orange - 1fr violet from the 1915-1922 Small Albert Definitive Issue 1fr is perf 15. other low values represent a mixture of printings with different shades and types from london & mechelen printings. The 5c includes both types I & II, 2c both types I & II, 5c types I to IV, the 10c is only type I in different shades. The 15c includes types I-III. The 20c includes types I & IV. Many Shades.
The types for this issue are distinguished as follows:
Type I - curved white line above Belgique and the arabesque ornament to the left of the "B" are attached and there is a break in the curlycue.
Type II - there is no break in the curlycue
Type III - the arabesque ornament and curved line are not joined
Type IV - as type I but the nubbin projecting downward on the large corner ornament is long, whereas on the other three types it is short

Our estimated value is $15 Scott Clasic values this at $13.75 as basic stamps. The stamps offered here grades 66-80 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60-40/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 6/10, 8/10, 10/10