Lot 172 United States (C)SC#268, 270-272 3c - 8c Purple - Bright Violet Brown, 1895-1897 1st Bureau Issue, 6 Fine Used Singles, Sideways-Reversed Wmks

6 fine used singles of the 3c - 8c purple - bright violet brown from the 1895-1897 1st Bureau Issue, sideways-reversed wmks.

The stamps offered here grade between 66 and 68 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 5/10, 10/10

Cancellation: 6/10, 8/10