Lot 24 Newfoundland #3 3d Green Heraldic Flowers, 1857-1860 First Pence Issue, A Fine Unused Single Showing Minor Re-Entry In "HN" Of "St. John's, VF Appearance, But Small Vertical Creases In Each Lower Corner

A fine unused single of the 3d green Heraldic Flowers from the 1857-1860 First Pence Issue showing minor re-entry in "HN" of "St. John's, VF appearance, but small vertical creases in each lower corner. The light creases affect the two lower corners, which have both been reinforced. The minor re-entry consists of fine horizontal lines in the tops of the "H" & "N" of "St. John's".

Unitrade values this at $600 for fine OG. Our estimate of the value for the condition offered is $300. The stamp offered here grades 69 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 50/70

Paper Freshness: 4/5

Colour: 10/10

Impression: 10/10

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations:

Adjustment for mentioned faults: -10 points.