Lot 181 United States (C)SC#279b,be,bf, 280-a, 281-282,a,c, 283 2c - 10c Carmine - Orange Brown , 1897-1903 1st Bureau With New Color Issue, 16 Fine Used Singles, Type 4, Various Shades

16 fine used singles of the 2c - 10c carmine - orange brown from the 1897-1903 1st Bureau With New Color Issue, type 4, various shades.

Scott values these at $63.5, so we estimate them at $32. The stamp offered here grades 65 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 25/60, 30/60, 35/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 6/10, 8/10, 10/10