Lot 456 United States Of America #U311var, U313var 2c 1887-1894 Plimpton Issue, 3 Fine Used Singles Die 2 On White & Oriental Buff Papers, Missing Top Bar In "E", Line Joining Value Tablet To "C" Of Cents & White Line Through "2"

3 fine used singles of the 2c deep green & dull green George Washington from the 1887-1894 Plimpton Issue die 2 on white & Oriental buff papers, each showing separate varieties: missing top bar in "e", line joining value tablet to "c" of cents & white line through "2". 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 $0.75 for VF regular cut squares. Our estimate of the value in the condition offered for these varieties $10. The cut squares offered here grade 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: 10/10