Lot 56 United States SC#U300var 1c Blue, 1887-1894 2nd Plimpton Issue, A Very Fine Mint Envelope, Note Sized (USPS Size 1 - 5.5 x 3.5 inches), Ungummed Knife Type 31, Wmk 8.

A Very Fine Mint Envelope of the 1c blue from the 1887-1894 2nd Plimpton Issue, note sized (USPS size 1 - 5.5 x 3.5 inches), ungummed knife type 31, wmk 8.

The Scott value is for the large size 3, the commercial size 1 was designed for short, casual notes or small lady's stationary and so many fewer were produced.

Scott doesn't list this variety, so we estimate it at $20. The envelope offered here grades VF.