Is It #72 Or Something Better?

Hi all,

I would like to share this item with you. I am curious if this can be something better than #72. Scott #62 (#72-E7h) came to my mind... But funny thing is that one of the identifaction mark is missing. It also can be /overprint/ re-issue #111 but I would not say that













What do you think?

Thank you for all opinions.

edit: factual corrections, thanks to Rhett

I think that's a nice stamp and would love to have in my collection.

It's had a perf added at the top left corner.

Looks like a #72 with a repaired or replaced upper left corner to me. Two factual corrections: there is currently no U.S. Scott catalog number 62 and U.S. Scott catalog number 111 is not an overprinted stamp.

It's not the whole corner, just one perf but it does have a real effect on the value. It's certainly a #72.

At least five perforations on the top left side were repaired or replaced. The stamp may have had other repairs that may be visible in fluid. The retail value of damaged or repaired 19th Century US stamps is a small fraction of catalog value. As more and more damaged stamps are exposed on the Internet the price gap between sound and damaged stamps continues to widen. The retail value of this stamp is probably in the 15 to 20 percent of catalog value. If auctioned on eBay fro a quick sale, the price would likely to be in the 8 to 12 percent of catalog range. Why so high? This is a relatively uncommon but popular stamp likely to receive multiple bids. Otherwise, the quick sale value would be in the 5 to 10 percent range and retail might go as high as 15 percent of catalog. If the stamp had small faults the price would likely be higher. Of course, some eBay sellers would not notice or would choose not to describe the faults and may receive more from an inexperienced buyer.

Clark

I thought it was one and a stain, but I think you are correct, some of the perfs below have also been added.

On a more positive note, if the colors in the scan are even remotely accurate, there's a reasonable chance it's a 72b (dark blue shade.) That variety carries a premium over the usual Scott 72 shades, and even with the repair and any other potential problems, might be of use to specialists as a reference.

Repairs and all, I like your stamp.

I think it is a nice addition to anyone's collection.

Regards,
Stampalotapus

Thank you all for comments.

I will check the color with better light. It is bad that the stamp was repaired but I still like it as it would be NH. I love this design

Jingi....How could a used stamp be NH???

Simple, nobody has ever put a hinge on it :)

Not that I am the model of patience and understanding, but neither you nor Kevin were very helpful in your responses ...

Jingi, the term "never hinged" is only used to describe unused stamps with original, un-blemished gum. Used stamps can never be labeled "never hinged" even if they have never had a hinge applied to them.

Brian

My reasoning.....
Instead of just answering a question (basically
telling them) I reply and want them to reply with
what they think.
You learn from doing....asking questions....
not being told....

Yes, I know what does it mean NH. It was just a bad joke. Anyway, thanks again for opinions.

I have a question for kevin504. What if you have a stamp on a letter or card that was never sent threw the mail and never canceled than what do you call or categorized that a mint or not. Over the years I have come across quit a few of many different veneration of this. Some I wondered if the post office didn't do it them self to make a revalued card I say this because some that I have have a postage in ink plus a stamp but both are unused on the same card.