Lot 445 United States Of America #U318 2c Green & Deep Green George Washington, 1887-1894 Plimpton Issue, 2 Fine Used Singles On White Paper, Die 3, Showing 2 Vertical Lines At Corner Of Mouth & Ear With 2 Lines & 2 Locks Of Hair

2 fine used singles of the 2c green & deep green George Washington from the 1887-1894 Plimpton Issue on white paper, die 3, showing 2 vertical lines at corner of mouth & ear with 2 lines & 2 locks of hair. 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 $25 for VF. Our estimate of the value in the condition offered $12. The cut squares offered here grade 68-70 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 40/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations:

Cancellation: 8/10, 10/10 and 6/10