Lot 260 Russia SC#8, 12 10k - 1k Brown & Blue - Black & Yellow Coat of Arms, 1858-1865 Coat of Arms Issue, 2 Fine Used Singles, Perfs 12.5 & 14.5x15, Unwatermarked

2 fine used singles of the 10k - 1k brown & blue - black & yellow Coat of Arms from the 1858-1865 Coat of Arms Issue, perfs 12.5 & 14.5x15, unwatermarked.

2017 Scott Catalogue values these at $41, so we estimate them at $20. The stamps offered here grade 66 and 68 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 35/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 5/10

Cancellation: 6/10, 8/10