US Stamps Prices Scott Cat. 25 – 1857 3c George Washington. Page 12

3c Pale Claret, Ty. I (25). Position 14R7 plating note, choice centering and bright shade, tied by bold “New-York Mar. 2” (1857) circular datestamp on yellow cover to Easton Pa., original enclosure dated Feb. 28, 1857, Extremely Fine, very early use of perforated 3c 1857 during experimental period (February-June 1857), at one time March 2 (Monday) was believed to be the first day of sale, with 1988 P.F. certificate stating “the perforations being those found on the earliest Scott 25 stamps”, ex Piller

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 964, Lot 224

UNITED STATES 1857-61 ISSUE 1857-61 3c rose, type I, well centered for this difficult issue, deep rich color, lightly hinged, fresh and v.f., with 2003 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2008, Sale 200811, Lot 1016

3c Rose, Ty. I (25). Part original gum, brilliant color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1990 and 2003 P.F. certificates, Scott Retail as no gum $1,250.00, Scott Retail as with gum

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 342

UNITED STATES 1857-61 ISSUE 1857-61 3c rose, type I, usual centering, original gum (h.r.), nice color, with 2006 PSE cert. stating “two short perfs”, fine, rare unused

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2008, Sale 200807, Lot 14

o U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 3¢ Rose, Type I, #25. Town cancel, lovely copy, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, PSE (2007) cert. Scott $125. Estimate value $160-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jun 2008, Sale 78, Lot 1272

o 1857, 3¢ rose, type I (25), virtually perfectly centered with fresh color. Light town cancel. Extremely Fine. Scott price $125

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 510

() 1857, 3¢ rose, type I (25 var.), strong stitch watermark. Unused. Couple slightly short perfs. Fresh and Fine. Scott $1,250+ Expertization: clear 1991 P.S.E. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 509

UNITED STATES 1857-61 ISSUE 1857 3c rose, type I, block of four, usual centering for this tight margined issue, fresh color, top stamps h.r., bottom stamps n.h., fine and rare multiple, with 1992 and 2004 PFCs (catalogue value for hinged block)

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2008, Sale 200805, Lot 73

UNITED STATES 1857-61 ISSUE 1857 3c rose, type I, unused with full original gum, well centered for this difficult stamp, v.f., with 1969 APS cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2008, Sale 200805, Lot 71

UNITED STATES 1857-61 ISSUE 1857 3c rose, type I, sharp impression, usual centering, original gum, fine, with 2005 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2008, Sale 200805, Lot 72

UNITED STATES 1857-61 ISSUE 1857 3c rose, type I, usual centering, lightly hinged, few usual rough perfs, otherwise fine, with 1991 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2008, Sale 200803, Lot 71

UNITED STATES 1857-61 ISSUE 1857 3c rose, type I, rich color, usual centering for this difficult issue, lightly hinged original gum, fresh and fine, with 2002 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2008, Sale 200803, Lot 70

o 1857, 3¢ rose, type I (25), exceptionally well centered, rich color, town cancel, Extremely Fine. SMQ $750. Scott $125 Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1456

1857, 3¢ rose, type I (25), quite well centered for this, with the framelines visible on all four sides, rich color, o.g., LH, Very Fine. Scott value $3,000 AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE STAMP WHICH IS RARELY SEEN WITH BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM FRAMELINES VISIBLE. Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate for a block of eight.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1455

1857, 3¢ rose, type I (Scott 25), tied by blue “Steamboat” straightline handstamp on cover to Portsmouth Va., matching “Baltimore Md. Sep 14 1867” c.d.s. and “Due2cts.” straightline; cover with corner repair at lower right, still a Very Fine and attractive type I usage. Estimate 300 – 400 Provenance: Cole, Judd.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 121