Lot 198 United States (C)SC#307var 10c Red Brown , 1902-1903 2nd Bureau Issue, A Fine Used Single, Vertical Ribbed Effect Paper, SON #3 Barred Numeral Cancel For Chicago, Ill, Upright Wmk.
A fine used single of the 10c red brown from the 1902-1903 2nd Bureau Issue, vertical ribbed effect paper, SON #3 barred numeral cancel for Chicago, ILL, upright wmk.
The ribbed paper is not a true ribbed paper, but appears so due to worn press blankets which embossed their weave onto the paper.
Scott doesn't list this variety, so we estimate it at $65. The stamp offered here grades 65 as follows:
