Lot 56 United States SC#158 3c Green , 1870-1871 Large Banknote Issue, A Fine Used Cover, Tied By Green Ansonia CT Leaf Fancy Cancel To Cover Containing Complete July 4 1877, Very Readable Letter Describing A Man's Trip Around The Surrounding Area

A fine used cover of the 3c green from the 1870-1871 Large Banknote Issue, tied by green Ansonia CT leaf fancy cancel to cover containing complete July 4 1877, very readable letter describing a man's trip around the surrounding area.

The letter also makes a reference to the fact that this was a year out from the centennial. A fascinating piece of psotal history. The stamp is ragged & the cover is soiled.

Scott doesn't list this variety, so we estimate it at $35. The stamp offered here grades 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