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3c Pink (Scott 64). Original gum, slight vertical crease as often found among examples of the 3c Pink with original gum VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3-CENT PINK. With 2000 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 104 |
US$1,900.00 |
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3c Pink, Large Die Proof on India (Scott 64P1). On original card and reduced to 38 x 44.5mm, with 1987 P.F. certificate stating “cleaned affecting the color” which is simply not true, Very Fine and rare, very few proofs in the true Pink shade exist Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 103 |
US$1,000.00 |
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3c Pink (Scott 64). Brilliant color, almost perfectly centered with well-proportioned margins, neat strike of “Bridgeport Ct. Oct. 18, 1861” double-circle datestamp EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 ISSUE IN THE PINK SHADE. THIS SHADE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN IN THE HIGHER GRADES. The Pink is one of the rarest shades of the 3c 1861-66 Issue. There always seems to be something wrong with examples of the 3c Pink — if the centering is choice, then the color is oxidized, or vice versa. The example offered here is the rare exception. With 2001 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ price $2,500.00). Only two have graded higher to date (at 95). Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 99 |
US$3,000.00 |
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3c Rose Pink (Scott 64b). Brilliant color on crisp paper, gorgeous centering with wide margins, neat strike of “Syracuse N.Y. Oct. 10” circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp and a wonderful example of this desirable shade, with 1997 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 101 |
US$800.00 |
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3c Pigeon Blood Pink (Scott 64a). Radiant color in the true Pigeon Blood Pink shade, with selvage at bottom with trace of imprint, color is nicely complemented by blue grid cancel and part of matching Louisville Ky. double-circle datestamp, wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1861 3-CENT PIGEON BLOOD PINK SHADE. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH WIDE MARGINS, THE SELVAGE SHOWING PART OF THE IMPRINT, AND A COLORED CANCELLATION. The 3c Pigeon Blood Pink is the rarest of the 3c shades. Accompanied by immaculate orange cover with Oct. 2 Louisville double-circle datestamp addressed to Ledyard Conn. from which this stamp was removed. With 1988, 2000 and 2010 P.F. certificates (the first as on cover). Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 100 |
US$16,000.00 |
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United States 1861-66 Issue 1861 3c rose pink, tied by black grids on cover with a corner cachet, corresponding Ithaca 1861 pmk, sent to New York City, fine, with 2000 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 201204, Lot 47 |
US$150.00 |
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3c Pink (Scott 64). Unused (no gum), vibrant color in the true Pink shade FRESH AND FINE. A RARE SOUND UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 ISSUE IN THE PINK SHADE. 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. This is a desirable example with vibrant color. With 2011 P.F. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 213 |
US$1,200.00 |
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o 1861, 3¢ pigeon blood pink (64a), bright and fresh with absolutely glowing color and a light town cancel, reperforated at top, otherwise nearly Fine and most attractive. Scott price $5,000 A HANDSOME USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE PIGEON BLOOD SHADE. Expertization: 2003 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4261 |
US$950.00 |
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o 1861, 3¢ pink (64), bright, luminous color and neat blue target cancel, few slightly short perfs, otherwise F.-V.F. and most attractive. Scott value $950 Expertization: 1986 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4260 |
US$325.00 |
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o 1861, 3¢ pink (64), near-perfect centering and fresh, glowing color with a light town cancel (appears to be “(Cleve)land (Oc)t 3 (18)61”); Extremely Fine to Superb and choice. SVV $5,500. Scott $900 AN EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE AND FREQUENTLY MISIDENTIFIED AUGUST ISSUE. Expertization: 2011 PF Certificate graded XF-S 95. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 157 |
US$4,250.00 |
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P 1861, 3¢ pink (64TC6a), perforated and gummed; striking, bright color, original gum, one short perf at bottom, otherwise Fine. Unpriced. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500 EXCEEDINGLY RARE AND PERHAPS UNIQUE � THE ONLY CERTIFIED EXAMPLE OF THIS STUNNING SHADE. Expertization: 1980 (photocopy) and 2004 PF Certificates. Includes letters of documentation leading to the listing in the Scott Catalogue. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 156 |
US$5,000.00 |
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1861, 3¢ rose pink (64b), fresh and well centered with a prooflike impression and full original gum, F.-V.F. Scott $600 Expertization: 1986 PF Certificate for strip of 3. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 158 |
US$300.00 |
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1861, 3¢ pink (64), fresh and nicely centered with pretty pastel color; slightly disturbed original gum, small, light corner crease (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), otherwise F.-V.F. Scott $14,000 AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 3¢ 1861 AUGUST SHADE. Expertization: clear 1995 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 153 |
US$3,750.00 |
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() 1861, 3¢ pink (64), brilliant color and strong impression, regummed, two small thins at top; otherwise Fine. Scott price $5,000 Expertization: 2002 PSE Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 155 |
US$475.00 |
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() 1861, 3¢ pink (64), beautifully centered with vibrant pastel color; unused without gum, nibbed perf at lower left, still exceptionally fresh and Very Fine. Scott price $5,000 Expertization: 2001 & 2010 PF Certificates (both clear). Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 154 |
US$2,700.00 |