Lot 123 United States SC#U161 3c Green, 1874-1886 Plimpton Issue, A Very Fine Mint Cover, Die 2, Full Letter Sized Cream Envelope, Wmk 5, Knife 33, $45 Est.

A very fine mint cover of the 3c green from the 1874-1886 Plimpton Issue, die 2, full letter sized cream envelope, wmk 5, knife 33, $45 est.

Scott doesn't list this variety, so we estimate it at $45. The stamp offered here grades 75 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 45/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10