Lot 76 United States SC#U349 2c Lilac, 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue, A Very Fine Mint Envelope, Die 4 (No Meridian Behind Columbus' head, And No Periods), Note Sized Envelope (Size 1 - 5.5x3.5 Inches)

A Very Fine Mint Envelope of the 2c lilac from the 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue, die 4 (no meridian behind Columbus' head, and no periods), note sized envelope (size 1 - 5.5x3.5 inches).

This size is significantly scarcer than the more common die 3 commercial envelopes.

Scott doesn't list this variety, so we estimate it at $45. The envelope offered here grades VF.