US Stamp Values Scott # 114: 1869 3c Pictorial Locomotive. Page 15

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Detailed impression, tied by target, “North Granville N.Y. May 4” circular datestamp on North Granville Ladies’ Seminary illustrated corner card cover to Brooklyn N.Y., fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful cover, with 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 68

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Horizontal pair, rich color, tied by two clear strikes of “1869” in circle fancy cancel, “Nashotah Wis. Dec. 5” circular datestamp on cover to Detroit Mich., receipt docketing on back, some overall wear including small cover tear at right, still Very Fine strikes of these scarce year-date cancels

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 65

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Horizontal pair, detailed impression, right stamp few short perfs at right, each stamp canceled by clear strike of “1870” in circle fancy cancel, “Nashotah Wis. Mar. 26” circular datestamp on cover to Philadelphia, receiving backstamp, slightly reduced at right, Very Fine strikes of this fancy cancel, an outstanding companion to the previous lot, ex Krug

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 66

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Intense shade and impression, tied by bold strike of Maltese Cross fancy cancel and “New Bedford Mass. Sep. 3” circular datestamp on cover to Alfred Me., Extremely Fine strike

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 63

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, canceled by bold strike of “P” fancy cancel, clear strike of “Paris Ill. Jul. 28” circular datestamp on cover to New York, Extremely Fine strike of this fancy cancel, with 2002 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 64

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp, with 1981 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 38

3c Ultramarine (114). Mint N.H. top right corner selvage imprint and plate no. 26 block of 18, natural short gum at part of top, several bottom stamps with split grills and showing the uneven application of the grill, radiant color, pos. 3 small toned spot VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND IMPRESSIVE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF 18 OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE SPLIT GRILL. This is the first time this plate block has been offered at auction since it was broken out of a complete sheet. Scott Retail as hinged with no premium for the split grills.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 39

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Bright color, cancelled by bold strike of Skull & Crossbones fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff R-3), stamp reperfed at right and with small thin spot, still an Extremely Fine strike of this amazing fancy cancel, the Skull and Crossbones symbol has been used by diverse groups — from pirates to masons — and is one of the most easily recognizable and iconic images, with 1991 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 40

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Rich color, tied by perfect strike of Buttonless Shoe fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff O-12) and by “Waterbury Ct. Mar. 21” (1870) circular datestamp on cover to H. B. Shaw of Alfred Me., second strike of circular datestamp and Shoe at right EXTREMELY FINE STRIKE OF THE RARE AND DESIRABLE “CONGRESS GAITER” BUTTONLESS SHOE FANCY CANCELLATION. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST DISTINCTIVE WATERBURY FANCY CANCELLATIONS. According to Wikipedia, this style of buttonless shoe was invented for Queen Victoria in 1836, utilizing stretchable rubber (a new invention) at the sides in place of laces but still keeping the profile of lace-ups. Its feminine image was soon lost and was adopted by male wearers, at which time it was dubbed the Congress Gaiter or Boston Boot in the United States. William T. Crowe records twelve covers in his Waterbury census. Ex Matthies. With 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 47

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Bright color, s.e. at left, stamp with torn corner at lower right, tied by neat strike of Large Shield fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff Q-9), “Waterbury Ct. Mar. 26” (1870) circular datestamp on cover to Washington Conn., barely reduced at right VERY FINE STRIKE OF THE RARE LARGE WATERBURY SHIELD ON COVER. VERY FEW ARE KNOWN. A GREAT RARITY. William T. Crowe records five covers with this cancel in his Waterbury census. As a further indication of rarity, we have only offered one other since keeping computerized records, which also bears a stamp with a rounded corner. None was offered in the Henry Houser collection. With 1986 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 48

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Rich color, single nibbed perf, tied by perfect strike of Small Bee fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff A-14) and by equally perfect strike of “Waterbury Ct. Feb. 2” (1870) circular datestamp on light yellow cover with Scoville House of Waterbury corner card to Boston EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST STRIKE OF THE WATERBURY SMALL BEE FANCY CANCELLATION IN EXISTENCE. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE ON A WATERBURY HOTEL CORNER CARD COVER. ONE OF THE FINEST OF ALL WATERBURY COVERS. The Small Bee cancel is not the rarest of Waterbury designs (21 covers recorded by William T. Crowe), but full and clear strikes are extremely rare. The example offered here, with every nuance of Postmaster John W. Hill’s engraving perfectly clear, is truly remarkable. With 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 45

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Bright color, tied by perfect strike of Old Woman in Bonnet fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff E-10), matching “Waterbury Ct. Mar. 7” (1870) circular datestamp on cover to Woodbridge Conn., barely reduced at left, trivial cover edge tear at lower left EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL STRIKE OF THE INTRICATELY-CARVED WATERBURY OLD WOMAN IN BONNET FANCY CANCEL. A MARVELOUS COVER. William T. Crowe records twelve covers with this cancel in his Waterbury census. Ex Dr. Jackson and “Lafayette”. With 2003 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 46

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Rich color, tied on small piece by Shield fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff Q-5), faint toning along right perfs from gum, single short perf at top right not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine strike of this rare fancy cancel, with 2001 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 43

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Rich color, cancelled by perfect strike of Pumpkin fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff G-2), barely noticeable pulled perf at top left, reperfed at top, still an Extremely Fine strike of this scarce Waterbury fancy cancel, with 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 44

3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Brilliant color, cancelled by perfect strike of Small Bee fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff A-14) which shows almost the entire design, small corner crease at top left, Extremely Fine strike of this beautiful fancy cancel, with 1998 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 41