Scott numbers have been used unless otherwise mentioned. All items are guaranteed to be as described and may be viewed on approval. Payment plans are available.
Scott #97, YEAR DESCRIPTION. Used VF with light #1 cancel.
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85.00
305670
Scott #119 Imperf at bottom (roughly torn), Used Ave.
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3.00
305720
Scott #120 Forgery, Used VF.
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4.00
Scott #123-135 REPRINTS: It is said that the reprints of this set outnumber the original stamps by more than a thousand to one. The reprints are always perforated 12.5 (with slightly larger perforation holes) on all four sides, and are on whiter, higher quality paper. The original stamps also normally exist perforated 12.5 on all four sides, but are on lower quality, slightly yellowish / grayish paper. In addition to perforation 12.5 x 12.5, some (but not all) of the denominations of the originals variously exist (and are usually genuine) with perforations 13.5 x 13.5, 12.5 x 12, and 11.5 x 12; they are listed and priced in the Stanley Gibbons Commonwealth Catalog. Most of the low-catalog-value Used stamps that one encounters are genuine originals -- but watch for fake cancels on reprints (compare paper) -- but are much scarcer than the modest catalog values suggest. Even if you only collect Mint or NH stamps, I recommend having one or two genuine original Used stamps for comparison of the paper. Though Mint perforated 12.5 stamps could possibly be originals, it is not likely. The best "rule" is to assume that Mint perforation 12.5 stamps are reprints, unless they have been declared otherwise by a properly qualified expert. (A dealer guarantee is not a substitute for a proper expertizer certificate.) Excellent forgeries exist of Scott #135, the 5 pound stamp; a proper certificate is required for originals. All the originals and reprints of this set are hard to find with nice centering; well-centered examples command a premium. When available, we offer properly identified reprints for sale as a convenience to our clients who may want them for cost and completion reasons.
305672
Scott #123 Perf 12.5, Used F-VF with small thin and XF 1895 cancel.
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3.00
305681
Scott #123 Reprint F-VF
REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.
1.75
1.00
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305681
Scott #123 Reprint Fine
REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.
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.70
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305674
Scott #124 Rose, Perf 12.5, Used VF.
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4.00
305675
Scott #124 Carmine, Perf 12.5, Used F-VF.
ACTUAL item.