Cost of US Stamps Scott Cat. #65 – 3c 1861 George Washington National Bank Note. Page 13

3c Rose, Printed on Both Sides (65e). Back printed in same orientation as the front and with most of the design clearly printed, front of stamp with grid cancel VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 ISSUE PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES. OUR CENSUS CONTAINS ONLY TWELVE USED AND THREE UNUSED COPIES. ONLY FOUR USED EXAMPLES ARE CONFIRMED AS SOUND. THIS IS FAR RARER THAN PREVIOUSLY ASSUMED. Engraved stamps printed on both sides usually have a poor impression on one side and a second, complete impression on the other. They probably occurred when a sheet was printed without proper moistening, which prevented the paper from picking up the ink in the recessed lines of the engraved plate. The 3c 1861 printed-on-both-sides stamps are known with the orientation of the back impression the same or inverted in relation to the design on the front, which indicates that more than one sheet was printed. The inverted impression on back is a result of the sheet being turned 180 degrees before it was put on the press the second time. Our census of Scott 65 printed on both sides, available at our website at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/65e/65e.pdf , contains twelve used and three unused examples (including one in the Benjamin K. Miller Collection at the New York Public Library). As the census indicates, most of these are in poor condition. Short perfs and rounded corners are the most obvious flaws. The example offered here is exceptional for its sound condition. Census No. 65e-CAN-02. With 1994 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 108

3c Rose (Scott 65). Bright color, tied by clear strike of Uncle Sam Thumbing Nose fancy cancel, matching “Brattleboro Vt. Oct. 22” circular datestamp on cover to Boston, 1866 docketing at left, stamp with trivial corner perf crease at lower left VERY FINE STRIKE OF THE FAMOUS BRATTLEBORO “UNCLE SAM THUMBING NOSE” CIVIL WAR ERA FANCY CANCEL. There are two, possibly three, examples of this extraordinary fancy cancellation known on cover. One other, ex Haas, is dated October 24 and was part of the John R. Boker Jr. collection (the entire collection is now in Germany). This complete strike on an attractive cover is the finest available.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 107

3c Rose (Scott 65). Cancelled by perfect strike of Dog’s Head fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff A-4), top right corner torn away and new piece added, despite the fault in the underlying stamp this is one of the finest strikes of the Waterbury Dog’s Head cancel we have ever encountered, with 2011 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 106

3c Dark Blue, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (Scott 65TC1). On 152 x 223mm card with full die sinkage, rich color, Very Fine, scarce

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 105

3c Rose, Double Impression (65f). Clear double impression of the entire stamp, rich color, light strike of target cancel at top left leaves design clearly visible, tiny corner perf crease at top right not mentioned on accompanying certificate EXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3-CENT DOUBLE IMPRESSION. ONLY EIGHT EXAMPLES OF THIS RARE DOUBLE IMPRESSION ARE RECORDED. OF THESE EIGHT, ONE HAS BEEN STOLEN, ONE HAS NEVER BEEN CERTIFIED, ONE IS IN THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY’S MILLER COLLECTION, AND ONE IS SERIOUSLY DEFECTIVE. ONLY TWO ARE SOUND. A GREAT RARITY OF THE ISSUE. Our census and summary of double impressions is included as an appendix to this catalogue. Most double impressions occur when the first impression is made and found to be inadequate. The paper is then put in the press a second time, where it receives the heavier impression. It is a common misconception that the weaker impression is the second one. Our census of Scott 65f, illustrated at left and available at our website at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/65f/65f.pdf , records only eight copies (including one in the Benjamin K. Miller Collection at the New York Public Library). None is known unused. Six have been certified as genuine by the Philatelic Foundation, including one repaired with portions of design added. Another was stolen from a Fedex package several years ago and is still missing. This leaves only five certified and one uncertified available to collectors. The example offered here, with superior centering and showing clear doubling of the entire design, is the finest contained in our records — only one other is sound. Census No. 65e-CAN-03. Ex Ishikawa and Drucker. With 1993 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 107

3c Rose, Printed on Both Sides (65e). Back printed in same orientation as the front and with top portion of the design clearly printed, front of stamp with target cancel, completely sound VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 ISSUE PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES. OUR CENSUS CONTAINS ONLY TWELVE USED AND THREE UNUSED COPIES. ONLY FOUR USED EXAMPLES ARE CONFIRMED AS SOUND. THIS IS FAR RARER THAN PREVIOUSLY ASSUMED. Engraved stamps printed on both sides usually have a poor impression on one side and a second, complete impression on the other. They probably occurred when a sheet was printed without proper moistening, which prevented the paper from picking up the ink in the recessed lines of the engraved plate. Our list of printed-on-both-sides stamps is included as an appendix to this catalogue. The 3c 1861 printed-on-both-sides stamps are known with the orientation of the back impression the same or inverted in relation to the design on the front, which indicates that more than one sheet was printed. The inverted impression on back is a result of the sheet being turned 180 degrees before it was put on the press the second time. Our census of Scott 65 printed on both sides, illustrated at left and available at our website at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/65e/65e.pdf , contains twelve used and three unused examples (including one in the Benjamin K. Miller Collection at the New York Public Library). As the census indicates, most of these are in poor condition. Short perfs and rounded corners are the most obvious flaws. The example offered here is exceptional for its sound condition. Census No. 65e-CAN-03. Illustrated in Feb. 1982 Chronicle (p. 38). Ex Herzog and Floyd. With 1968 and 2001 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 106

3c “Indian Red” (65 var). Gorgeous “warm” shade that is very distinct from any other, choice centering with well-proportioned margins, bold strike of large rimless grid cancel of New York EXTREMELY FINE. A WONDERFUL SHADE VARIETY OF THE 3-CENT 1861-66 ISSUE AT THE DARKER END OF THE COLOR SPECTRUM. With pencil notation on back by Stanley B. Ashbrook “Indian Red A20” and signed by him. Also accompanied by 1974 letter from Bert Christian stating his opinion that this was Ashbrook’s reference copy. He also states “You have a very good shade and it is probably very scarce. I have many copies but cannot match it.” With 1974 P.F. certificate stating that “It is genuine (shade called Indian Red by Stanley B. Ashbrook).” This shade unlisted in Scott

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 103

3c Rose (Scott 65). Unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins which even capture part of the adjoining stamp’s design at right, brilliant color on bright paper, neat strike of “Nashville Ten. Aug. 31, 1864” double-circle datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a stamp of phenomenal proportions, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $180.00 as 95, $475.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 102

3c Rose, Horizontally Laid Paper (65b). Horizontal strip of three, clear laid lines, brilliant color and crisp impression, neat strike of double-circle datestamp and target cancels, well-balanced margins, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a scarce and desirable multiple, ex Chapin, with 1993 A.P.S. and 1994 P.F. certificates as strip of four, Brookman notes “It is known on both horizontally and vertically laid paper, in used and unused condition in each instance. It is not common in either form despite the fact that such varieties in used condition do not at present carry a very high premium”, Scott Retail as singles

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 105

3c Rose, Vertically Laid Paper (Scott 65b). Clear vertically laid lines, bright color, neat strike of New York double-circle datestamp, target and also part of red cancel, Very Good, scarce in sound condition, with 2002 P.F. certificate for pair, Brookman notes “It is known on both horizontally and vertically laid paper, in used and unused condition in each instance. It is not common in either form despite the fact that such varieties in used condition do not at present carry a very high premium”

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 104

U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 3¢ brown red, block of 4, #65. N.h., fresh and Fine, PSE (2011) cert. Scott $1,250 (o.g.). Estimate price $400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2012, Sale 93, Lot 262

United States 1861-66 Issue 1861 (Jun 25, 1863) small letter to Green Co., Ohio, from Camp Dennison, franked with 3c rose tied by black target, with matching “Camp Dennison Miamiville” pmk. Camp Dennison, named for the governor of Ohio, was used throughout the Civil War as a general training and recruiting depot for Ohio troops. The camp also featured one of the largest hospitals of the Union Army, v.f. with 2001 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 201204, Lot 49

1861, 3¢ rose (Scott 65), fancy flower petal cancellation, perfectly struck fancy cancel, eye catching and pretty; stamp with small faults, otherwise Fine. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 181

1861, 3¢ rose (65), nearly perfectly centered with lovely pastel color, full o.g., very lightly hinged, post office fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott value $125 Expertization: 2003 PF Certificate. Provenance: “Silver Lake”.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4262

3c Rose (Scott 65). Beautiful bright color and near perfect centering, Syracuse N.Y. town cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $180.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 389