Lot 70 Germany SC#153,b (174a/c) 5m Red Orange - Reddish Orange , 1921 Numeral, Farmers, Iron Workers & Miners Issue, 2 Fine Used Singles, Postally Used Examples, Scarcer Shade & Much More Common Reddish Orange Shade

2 fine used singles of the 5m red orange - reddish orange from the 1921 Numeral, Farmers, Iron Workers & Miners Issue, postally used examples, scarcer shade & much more common reddish orange shade.

While not listed separately in Michel is part of the broader orange group. The reddish orange shade has a double strike of Feb 22 1922 Plausen Cancel, and the scarce red orange shade is cancelled with two strikes of March 15, 1922 Leipzig CDS.

Scott values these at $202.25, so we estimate them at $100. The stamps offered here grade between 68 and 70 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Cancellation: 10/10