Lot 20 United States SC#231var 2c Deep Dull Brown Violet , 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue, A Fine Used Single, Multi-Point Double Transfer

A fine used single of the 2c deep dull brown violet from the 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue, multi-point double transfer.

The multi-point double transfer shows; 1) most of the outer left frame is doubled, 2) the outer curve of the left value tablet is doubled, 3) the ornamental panel at left is doubled - both inside the vertical lines and right inner frameline and 4) the outer vignette frameline at left is doubled.

Scott doesn't list this variety, so we estimate it at $50. The stamp offered here grades 72 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 35/60

Paper Freshness: 2/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10