Lot 89 United States SC#207 3c Blue Green , 1881-1882 American Banknote Printing Issue, 5 Fine/Very Fine Used Covers, Re-Engraved, Franked With Various Cork Duplexes

5 fine/very fine used covers of the 3c blue green from the 1881-1882 American Banknote Printing Issue, re-engraved, franked with various cork duplexes.

The various cork duplexes are Washing, Conn, Newport RI, Stockridge, MA, Scranton PA and Jacksonville, Fla. All covers were sent in 1882 or 1883.

Scott doesn't list these varieties, so we estimate them at $75. The stamps offered here grade between 70 and 75 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60, 35/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10