Württemberg, 1873, 70kr red violet. Top margin single with part imprint, full o.g. (slight album offset at top), large margins showing guide dots all around, rich color and remarkably fresh, horizontal crease completely in selvage slightly breaking paper, still Extremely Fine, a choice margin single; with 1996 Thoma certificate. Scott No. 53. Michel No. 42b  €2,200 ($3,014). $0 (Image)

Württemberg, 1873, 70kr red violet. Neat green Stuttgart cancel, large margins showing black dotted separation line all around, bright color, trivial hinge thin of no consequence, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous stamp; with 2008 T. Heinrich certificate. Scott No. 53 $3,750. Michel No. 42b  €5,000 ($6,850). $0 (Image)