Lot 388 New Zealand (C) SG#F109 (Scott# AR43, AR45) 15/- - £2 Green - Violet , 1913 Postal Fiscal Issue, 2 Good/Very Good Used Singles, Sideways Star & NZ Wmk, Perf 14, 15/- Is On Chalky Paper & Shows An Interesting & Unlisted Flaw.

2 good/very good used singles of the 15/- - £2 green - violet from the 1913 Postal Fiscal Issue, sideways Star & NZ wmk, perf 14, 15/- is on chalky paper & shows an interesting & unlisted flaw.

The flaw being apostrophes above 'L' of Shillings. Heavy horizonal crease for both.

Scott values these at $500, so we estimate them at $10. The stamps offered here grade 50 and 55 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60, 35/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10

Adjustment for mentioned faults: -20 points.