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Hello Jacques,

I have a feeling this is a fine whiskers issue, so it should be Michel number Mi.5.II, issued in 1881 and rarer than Mi.5.I.

Best wishes for the New Year !

Actia Nicopolis (talk) 15:59, 31 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

I am delighted at your scrutiny, and agree that it is often difficult to distinguish the FJ issues, but there are indications that this Cavalla may not be a Fine whiskers. According to Ferchenbauer, there were no colour shades in this 1881 issue:

The high quotation (2,000 ÖS) versus 150 ÖS asks also for prudence! Have a good 2017 year!

Jacquesverlaeken (talk) 16:12, 1 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

They both seem to be fine whiskers edition. I tend to judge from the impression of the whiskers and not from the colour shade. See this: The Stamp Forum. It is quite helpful. Thanks for your wishes ! Actia Nicopolis (talk) 20:39, 1 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]