Lot 126 United States SC#U218 3c Red, 1876 Centennial Issue, A Fine Mint Cover, Die 1, Size 4.5, Envelope With Wmk 2, Knife 38, Mild Edge Toning, $25 Est.

A fine mint cover of the 3c red from the 1876 Centennial Issue, die 1, size 4.5, envelope with wmk 2, knife 38, mild edge toning, $25 est.

Scott doesn't list this variety, so we estimate it at $25. The stamp offered here grades 70 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 40/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10