US Stamp Value Scott 26: 1857 3c George Washington. Page 8

3c Dull Red, Ty. III (Scott 26). Choice balanced margins, rich color, clearly struck Westchester Pa. circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $275.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3071

Carrier, 1851, 1¢ Eagle (LO2), tied on piece, along with a 3¢ type III (Scott 26), by a perfectly struck blue Jun 1 Cincinnati town cancel, Extremely Fine. Estimate 200 – 300 Provenance: Waterhouse.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 923

U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 3¢ Dull Red, Type III, Strip of 4, #26. N.h., pos. 6-9R28 showing damaged transfer above lower left rosettes, copies #2-3 showing left frame line double, “minor perf nibbing at top of left pair”, very fresh, overall Very Fine, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $300 + (hinged). Estimate price $140-160.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1040

() U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 3¢ Dull Red, Type III, Block of 9, #26. Unused, tiny inclusion lower right stamp, attractive multiple, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $247+. Estimate price $100-120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1041

/ U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 3¢ Dull Red, Type III, Corner Block of 10, #26. N.h. (5), o.g. (5), showing part imprint and plate number, scarce multiple, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $900 ++. Estimate $700-800.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1042

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, Jun 2012, Sale 201206, Lot 27

3c Dull Red, Ty. III, Diagonal Bisect (26 var). Bottom right diagonal half, used with complete stamp and tied by “Washington D.C. Apr. ?6” circular datestamp on small piece, left stamp small toned spot at bottom left and some trimmed perfs, still Fine and very unusual, ex Shonaker, with 2012 P.F. certificate as a genuine bisect but declining opinion as to what the rate represented (possibly a carrier fee), Scott Catalogue does not list a bisect for this issue, offered on its own merits

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1176

3c Dull Red, Ty. III (Scott 26). Unusually choice centering with perforations intact at top and bottom, brilliant color on bright paper nicely complemented by blue Baltimore circular datestamps, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $275.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1175

3c Dull Red, Ty. III (Scott 26). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins with outstanding centering, fresh vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, a common stamp but very difficult to find in this premium quality

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1174

3c Dull Red, Ty. III (Scott 26). Perfectly centered with Jumbo margins all around, from the top row of the plate, neat strike of blue town datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp with wonderful visual appeal, with 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 65

3c Dull Red, Ty. III, Double Impression (Scott 26e). Pronounced doubling of all four rosettes and labels, rich color, White Sulphur Springs Va. circular datestamp THE FINER OF ONLY TWO KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE 1857 3-CENT PERFORATED ISSUE WITH DOUBLE IMPRESSION. THIS IS ALSO THE ONLY 1857-60 ISSUE KNOWN WITH A DOUBLE IMPRESSION. A GREAT RARITY. 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. A review of philatelic literature, Philatelic Foundation records and past auction catalogues located only this example and one on cover certified as genuine double impressions. Both are illustrated below and are available at our website at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/26e/26e.pdf . None is known unused. Ex Piller and Wagshal. With 1985 and 2010 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 66

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (Scott 26), top left corner margin single, o.g., never hinged, immaculate mint example with brilliant color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $65 for hinged Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 169

3c Dull Red, Ty. III (Scott 26). Three blocks of four, original gum, h.r., one from top of the sheet and another from bottom, one with light corner crease at top right, Fine-Very Fine blocks

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 163

o 1857, 3¢ brown carmine, type III (26 var.), mathematically centered with wide margins, rich, warm color and a neat town cancel; a choice, Extremely Fine Gem. Scott price $20 Expertization: 2010 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4233

3c Dull Red, Ty. III (Scott 26). Almost perfectly centered with wide margins, radiant color, blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, scarce with such choice centering and an attractive cancel, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $250.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 371