#11A - 3 Cents 1851-57 Issue, George Washington, produced by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co., plated as 12L5L, in 1855 Orange Red shade, Relief A, inner frame line at right recut no left inner frame line. 

• Tied by Deep Green "URBANA/JAN/2x/IL." CDS
  
• Manila envelope (138 x 79 mm), no contents.
  
• Addressed to "W. B. Johnson, C.E. Nicholasville Kentucky" 
• Docketing on obverse: "R.T. Miller / January 31st 1856"
  
• Back flap intact and sealed, carefully opened at left, edge wear, toning

SCV $195.00 | See scan and good luck!

BIO: W.B. Johnson, CE was a civil engineer who submitted multiple patents for steam engines and other technologies in the 1850's