Lot 53 United States SC#158 3c Pale Green , 1870-1871 Large Banknote Issue, 2 Fine Used Covers, Continental Printing, Showing Two Plate Dots Below The 3, Letter From Allen's Cousin Frank Stationary Of The Boston & Albany Railroad Company.

2 fine used covers of the 3c pale green from the 1870-1871 Large Banknote Issue, continental printing, showing two plate dots below the 3, letter from Allen's cousin Frank stationary of the Boston & Albany railroad company.

Scott doesn't list these varieties, so we estimate them at $15. The stamps offered here grade 70 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10