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3c Dull Red, “Specimen” Overprint, Ty. F (Scott 26S-F). Position 3R24, struck diagonally reading to lower right, small stain spot VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE TYPE OF SPECIMEN OVERPRINT ON THE 3-CENT 1857 ISSUE. Ex Lewenthal and Piller Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 964, Lot 90 |
US$3,250.00 |
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3c Dull Red, Ty. III (Scott 26). Tied by bold strike of “New-York Mar. 25” circular datestamp on buff cover with “Henry R. Costar’s Rat, Cockroach &c. Exterminator Depot” corner card with illustration of a single rat to Shehola Penn., slightly reduced at top and missing top flap, Very Fine example of this rare design Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 964, Lot 295 |
US$550.00 |
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3c Dull Red, Ty. III (Scott 26). Tied by well-struck “New-York Jun. 7” circular datestamp on buff cover with “Henry R. Costar’s Rat, Cockroach &c. Exterminator Depot” illustrated “twin rats” corner card to New Corydon Ind., slightly reduced, small repair at top left with small part of tail drawn in, stamp affected by light horizontal file fold, otherwise Fine example of this rare design, we have only encountered one other with rat twins Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 964, Lot 296 |
US$400.00 |
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3c Red, Ty. II, Plate Proof on India (Scott 26P3). Large margins all around, rich color, mounted on card and so free from the defects that plague this fragile paper, Very Fine and choice, the Type II proof is very scarce, with 1990 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 964, Lot 66 |
US$1,800.00 |
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3c Red, Ty. II, Plate Proof on India (Scott 26P3). Large margins to just in, rich color, small gum stain and tear at top, otherwise Fine, scarce Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 964, Lot 67 |
US$650.00 |
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3c Dull Red, Ty. III (Scott 26). Mint N.H. and also with bottom left corner selvage, rich color, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful stamp, with copy of 1988 P.F. certificate for block of four Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 343 |
US$120.00 |
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3c Dull Red, Ty. III (Scott 26). Original gum, barely hinged, brilliant color, unusually choice centering for this difficult issue, Extremely Fine, a superb stamp in every respect, with 1992 and 2004 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 344 |
US$325.00 |
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U.S., 1857, 3¢ dull red, type III on cover, Scott #26. Tied by Orfordville, N.H. Jul 21 double ring cancel, lovely item, Very Fine. Estimate value $75. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 79, Lot 40 |
US$58.00 |
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/ U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 3¢ Dull Red, Type III, Block of 4, #26. N.h. (3), o.g. fresh color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $450+. Estimate price $300-400. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1273 |
US$460.00 |
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1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (26), virtually perfectly centered with pristine, never hinged original gum. Tiny natural paper inclusion on forehead. Otherwise a fresh Extremely Fine gem. Scott $85 for hinged Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 511 |
US$240.00 |
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1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (Scott 26), vertical block of 6 with sheet margin at top, double perforations vertically in the top two rows and partly into the third. Original gum, stamps never hinged. Color a bit faded and tiny black ink (?) dots across surface. Otherwise a Fine and unusual multiple for the 3¢ specialist. Estimate 200 – 300 Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 512 |
US$250.00 |
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o 1857, 3¢ brownish carmine, type III (26), incredibly well centered, with the perforations well clear of the design all around, stunning rich color and a sharp impression, dark blue town postmark, an Extremely Fine gem. SMQ value $375. Scott $20 Expertization: 2008 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95. Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 58 |
US$450.00 |
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UNITED STATES 1857-61 ISSUE 1857 3c red, socked-on-the-nose fancy “Chicopee Star” cancel, supported by May 24 cds & sent to Bernardston, some slight toning & flap defect, v.f. Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2008, Sale 200803, Lot 73 |
US$270.00 |
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o 1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (Scott 26), group of shades comprising eight singles (one on piece) in pale dull red, brownish carmine, rose, orange brown and claret, each with choice centering, cancellations include circled “10”, circle of wedges and town cancels; an overall Extremely Fine group. Estimate 300 – 400 Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 129 |
US$180.00 |
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1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (26 var.), double frameline at left, tied by “Detroit Mich 3 Paid Jun 24” c.d.s. on incoming steamboat cover to post office box, straightline “Steamboat” handstamp adjacent, a Very Fine and choice usage. Estimate 150 – 200 Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 128 |
US$220.00 |