Lot 2101
Envelope, 1887, 2¢ green on manila, die 1 (U309), used entire, size 7, knife 31, watermark 7, intense rich color, cancelled by N.C. town c.d.s. and with printed address for "Edward Rawlings, Esq., Managing Director, Guarantee Company of North America, Montreal, Canada"; small faults including tiny slit at upper left, opened at top, Fine and rare used entire. UPSS 921 $750. Scott $1,050
One of only a few recorded 2¢ green on manila entires, Porter Venn recorded only three mint entires and one mint full corner.
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Realized $700 |