Lot 42 United States SC#158 3c Green , 1870-1871 Large Banknote Issue, A Fine Used Cover, Civil War-Era Shield Design, Roughly Opened Along Right Side Just Affecting The Stamp

A fine used cover of the 3c green from the 1870-1871 Large Banknote Issue, civil war-era shield design, roughly opened along right side just affecting the stamp.

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

Centering/Margins: 30/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10