Lot 96 Germany SC#31d (Michel# 37c) 2m Medium Rose Lilac , 1875-1879 Embossed Eagle & Numeral Issue, 7 Very Fine Used Singles, Pre November 17 1884 Printing, Feb 26 1883 Pen Cancellation

7 very fine used singles of the 2m medium rose lilac from the 1875-1879 Embossed Eagle & Numeral Issue, pre November 17 1884 printing, Feb 26 1883 pen cancellation.

In the case of this issue, most printings made before November 17 1884 are pen cancelled, with CDS cancels being valued at significant premiums. This particular shade is listed as rose lilac, and valuedwith a CDS cancel. However, Michel also lsits pre Nov 17 1884 usage of this shade, which only is found pen cancelled.

Scott values these at 800 Euro, so we estimate them at $800. The stamps offered here grade 80 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 40/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10