Lot 45 United States SC#158 3c Green , 1870-1871 Large Banknote Issue, A Very Fine Used Cover, J.E Spears Corner Card Cover, Addressed To Owner (Mr Spears) At Biddeford House

A very fine used cover of the 3c green from the 1870-1871 Large Banknote Issue, J.E spears corner card cover, addressed to owner (Mr. Spears) at Biddeford house.

The hotel was the largest hotel in the area at the time. Spears was a supplier of military regalia and masonic gear.

Scott doesn't list this variety, so we estimate it at $20. The stamp offered here grades 75 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 35/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10