Lot
3178 
Envelope, 1875, Plimpton Issue, 2¢ vermilion on orange, Die 52, unused cut square 36 x 41mm, deep color & strong embossing, horiz. crease (which is not visible on face), some paper discoloration, Extremely Fine appearance; with 2004 P.F. certificate. UPSS No. 337 $50,000.Scott No. U145 $35,000.
THE 2¢ VERMILION ON ORANGE IS AMONG THE RAREST OF THE POSTAL STATIONERY ISSUES. NO ENTIRE EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN RECORDED, AND THIS IS ONE OF ONLY FOUR KNOWN CUT SQUARES. IT IS A KEY COMPONENT FOR A COMPLETE COLLECTION OF THESE ITEMS.
Realized: $5,000