Lot 47 United States SC#158 3c Green , 1870-1871 Large Banknote Issue, A Very Fine Used Cover, Superb Charles Thomas Corner Card Cover With Clear & Superb Strike Of The Belleville Illinois Chequerboard Fancy Cancel

A very fine used cover of the 3c green from the 1870-1871 Large Banknote Issue, Superb Charles Thomas corner card cover with clear & superb strike of the Belleville Illinois chequerboard fancy cancel.

Scott doesn't list this variety, so we estimate it at $150. 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