Lot 38 United States SC#U228-U229 2c Red Washington, 1883 Plimpton Issue, 2 Fine/Very Fine Unused Singles, Amber & Blue Papers

2 fine/very fine unused singles of the 2c red Washington from the 1883 Plimpton Issue, amber & blue papers.

Scott values these at $14.5, so we estimate them at $12. The stamps offered here grade between 70 and 75 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 40/70, 45/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10