uncommon1900-1945

Basel Dove, pair showing hood variety

Name: Basel Dove, pair showing hood variety
Brand: Switzerland

Switzerland · 1900 ·

Corinphila (Zurich) auction 96 (March, 1997), lot 81. Estimate 75,000 Swiss Francs; realized 170,000 Swiss Francs. Switzerland · Canton Basel. "Basel Dove" 2 1/2 Rappen in a vertical pair with the "Hood on Dove" plate error in the lower stamp: on piece with postmark "BASEL 3 AOUT VOR-MITTAG". The on

This stamp was issued in 1900. Corinphila (Zurich) auction 96 (March, 1997), lot 81. Estimate 75,000 Swiss Francs; realized 170,000 Swiss Francs. Switzerland · Canton Basel. "Basel

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

fauna

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.