Value of US Stamp Scott Catalog # 64: 3c 1861 George Washington National Bank Note. Page 13

3c Pink (64). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color in the true Pink shade, choice centering with well-proportioned margins EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3-CENT PINK. ONE OF THE RAREST 1861 ISSUE SHADES IN THIS CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. The 3c 1861 Pink (Scott 64) is one of the most difficult stamps of the 1861-66 Issue to find in sound, well-centered, original-gum condition with fresh color. The nature of the ink used to print the 3c Pink shade is such that over the course of time, with exposure to light and other adverse elements, the color tends to oxidize or lose its vibrancy. Collectors who have searched in vain for a 3c Pink in such condition will appreciate the rarity of this stamp in such a remarkable state of preservation. Others who may be less familiar with the rarity of this early 1861 Issue — and perhaps deceived by the abundance of common 3c 1861 shades (Scott 65) — are urged to consider the extreme rarity of Scott 64 in sound original-gum condition. With 2002 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90, SMQ value $26,400.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only one other shares this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 70

3c Pigeon Blood Pink (Scott 64a). Brilliant color with bluish cast indicative of the true Pigeon Blood Pink shade, superb centering with wide margins, tied by neat strike of “West Farms N.Y. Oct. 12” (1861) circular datestamp on immaculate cover to Albany N.Y. EXTREMELY FINE GEM STAMP AND COVER BEARING THE RARE 1861 3-CENT PIGEON BLOOD PINK. Ex Klein. With 1961 and 2000 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 71

3c Pink (64). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color in the true Pink shade VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3-CENT PINK. ONE OF THE RAREST 1861 ISSUE SHADES IN THIS CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. The 3c 1861 Pink (Scott 64) is one of the most difficult stamps of the 1861-66 Issue to find in sound, well-centered, original-gum condition with fresh color. The nature of the ink used to print the 3c Pink shade is such that over the course of time, with exposure to light and other adverse elements, the color tends to oxidize or lose its vibrancy. Collectors who have searched in vain for a 3c Pink in such condition will appreciate the rarity of this stamp in such a remarkable state of preservation. Others who may be less familiar with the rarity of this early 1861 Issue — and perhaps deceived by the abundance of common 3c 1861 shades (Scott 65) — are urged to consider the extreme rarity of Scott 64 in sound original-gum condition. With 1996 Richter and 2001 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3065

UNITED STATES 1861-66 ISSUE 1861 3c rose pink, well centered, lightly hinged original gum, fresh and v.f., with 1993 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2009, Sale 200903, Lot 63

3c Pink (64). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color in the true Pink shade, choice centering VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3-CENT PINK. ONE OF THE RAREST 1861 ISSUE SHADES IN THIS CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. The 3c 1861 Pink (Scott 64) is one of the most difficult stamps of the 1861-66 Issue to find in sound, well-centered, original-gum condition with fresh color. The nature of the ink used to print the 3c Pink shade is such that over the course of time, with exposure to light and other adverse elements, the color tends to oxidize or lose its vibrancy. Collectors who have searched in vain for a 3c Pink in such condition will appreciate the rarity of this stamp in such a remarkable state of preservation. Others who may be less familiar with the rarity of this early 1861 Issue — and perhaps deceived by the abundance of common 3c 1861 shades (Scott 65) — are urged to consider the extreme rarity of Scott 64 in sound original-gum condition. With 1962 and 1994 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jan 2009, Sale 968, Lot 71

3c Pigeon Blood Pink (Scott 64a). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color in the true Pigeon Blood Pink shade, choice centering for this difficult issue, tiny perf crease at bottom not noted on certificate VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT PIGEON BLOOD PINK. THIS IS THE FIRST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE WE HAVE OFFERED IN FIFTEEN YEARS, AND IT IS SURELY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. THIS IS PROBABLY THE RAREST OF ALL 1861-66 ISSUE SHADES IN ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. The 3c Pigeon Blood Pink is the rarest of all 1861-66 Issue shades in original-gum condition. It is possible that only two others exist in reasonably sound condition, one of which is in the Miller Collection at the New York Public Library. Ex Beckley. With 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jan 2009, Sale 968, Lot 72

3c Rose Pink (64b). Mint N.H., vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed on crisp paper, long and full perforations VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3-CENT ROSE PINK SHADE. With 1991 and 2000 P.F. certificates. Scott Retail as hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jan 2009, Sale 968, Lot 73

UNITED STATES 1861-66 ISSUE 1861-66 3c pink, bright color, unused with original gum, h.r., centered to top, slightly rounded corner at upper left, otherwise fine and scarce mint stamp, with 2000 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 76

UNITED STATES 1861-66 ISSUE 1861-66 3c pink, neat orange red (rare) target cancel, fresh color, usual centering, fine, with 2002 PFC (catalogue value for red cancel)

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 77

3c Pigeon Blood Pink (Scott 64a). Horizontal pair, natural s.e. at right, tied by grid and “New-York Oct. 15, 1861” duplex circular datestamp on cover to Newburgh N.Y., trivial edgewear VERY FINE. A RARE MULTIPLE OF THE 1861 3-CENT PIGEON BLOOD PINK ON COVER. MULTIPLES OF THIS DESIRABLE AND DISTINCTIVE SHADE ARE ALMOST NEVER SEEN With 2004 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 964, Lot 313

3c Pigeon Blood Pink (Scott 64a). Bright color, choice centering, tied by “Portland Me. Oct. 4, 1861” double-circle datestamp on yellow cover to Waldo Me. VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3-CENT PIGEON BLOOD PINK ON COVER. Signed Ashbrook. With 1998 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 964, Lot 310

3c Pigeon Blood Pink (Scott 64a). Bright shade, short perf at right, tied by segmented cork, “Philadelphia Pa. Sep. 13, 1861” circular datestamp on small cover to military address near Washington D.C., slightly reduced at left, some overall soiling, otherwise Fine example of this scarce shade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 964, Lot 311

3c Pigeon Blood Pink (Scott 64a). Bright shade, tied by “Medina N.Y. Sept. 26, 1861” circular datestamp on cover to Union Springs N.Y., bold “Due 3” in circle handstamp, opened a bit unevenly at right and minor edgewear, few short perfs at bottom, otherwise Very Fine example of this desirable shade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 964, Lot 312

3c Pink (Scott 64). Brilliant color, tied by “Worcester Ms. Nov. 8” circular datestamp on bank corner card cover to Norton Mass., fresh and Very Fine, a beautiful cover, with 2005 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 964, Lot 306

3c Pink (Scott 64). Choice centering, bright color, cancelled by segmented cork, “Philadelphia Pa. Sep. 21, 1861” circular datestamp on cover to New York, with original contents, small piece out at top from opening, the stamp is Extremely Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate incorrectly identifying this as Rose Pink, which it definitely is not

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 964, Lot 307