Lot 443 United States Of America #U231, U236, U278, U277, U281 2c Red, Red Brown & Brown George Washington, 1883-1886 Plimpton Issues, 6 Fine Used Singles Die 1 & 2 On White, Amber and Fawn Papers

6 fine used singles of the 2c red, red brown & brown George Washington from the 1883-1886 Plimpton Issues die 1 & 2 on white, amber and fawn papers. We have used a paper colour chart found online at: http://www.maf1.com/tsandcc/html/us_envelope_paper_color_chart.htm, to assist with the identification of the paper colours.

2016 Scott Specialized values this at $12.05 for VF. Our estimate of the value in the condition offered $6. The cut squares offered here grade 65-70 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 35/70, 40/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations:

Cancellation: 8/10, 10/10