Cost of US Stamp Scott 25: 1857 3c George Washington. Page 4

1857, 3¢ rose, type I (Scott 25), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), extremely desirable example of this difficult stamp in immaculate condition, with glowing rich color and detailed impression, quite scarce in this remarkable state of preservation, Very Fine, 1986 P.F. certificate for block of 4, from which this stamp was taken, this being the upper left stamp from the block. Scott $2,500. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 26

o U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 3¢ Rose, Type I, #25. 17 used copies, all plated (notations on reverse), Fine or better. Scott $2,125. Estimate value $300-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 424

U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 3¢ Rose, Type I, Major Plate Crack on Cover, #25. Pos. 48R7, tied by Sippicah, Mass. Nov 3 cds in black, to West Seituat, Mass., Fine. Scott $765. Estimate $250-300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 423

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 3c rose, type I, usual centering, original gum (h.r.), nice color, few short perfs, otherwise fine, with 2006 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2013, Sale 201301, Lot 4

3c Rose, Ty. I (Scott 25). Without recut inner lines, deep rich color and proof-like impression, almost perfectly centered, neat strike of circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORATED 3-CENT ROSE TYPE I WITHOUT RECUT INNER LINES. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $2,300.00). Remarkably, the P.S.E. Population Report lists only two XF-Superb 95 and one Superb 98 for the 3c Type I perforated.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 51

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 3c rose, type I, unused with original gum, sharp impression, usual centering, fine, with 2005 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 29

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 3c rose, type I, block of four, unused with full original gum, h.r. at top, bottom stamps never hinged, usual centering and perforations, fresh color, fine and rare multiple, with 1992 and 2004 PFCs (catalogue value for a hinged block)

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 30

3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. I (Scott 25). Slightly dry print, choice centering with nice margins, light cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.F., 2003 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85, SMQ price $285.00 for Rose shade)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3067

3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. I (Scott 25). Beautiful rich color, well-proportioned margins, bold strike of town cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1996, 2004 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85, SMQ $285.00 as Rose shade)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3068

3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. I (Scott 25). Exceptional centering with perfs almost completely clear of framelines on all sides, deep rich color on fresh paper, beautifully complemented by light strike of blue town datestamp cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 PERFORATED 3-CENT TYPE I WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. With 2010 P.F. and 2002 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ value $4,750.00 for Rose shade). As an indication of the difficulty of finding this issue with centering and margins that qualify as truly Superb, it has been a full ten years since this stamp was graded by P.S.E. and not a single additional example has achieved a 98, which remains the highest grade awarded

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3066

o U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 3¢ rose, type I, #25. Pos. 36L4, lightly canc’d., centered, fresh, Grade 80 Very Fine, PSAG (2011) cert. Scott $125. Estimate $70.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 95, Lot 166

o U.S.; General Issues, 1857, 3¢ rose, type I, #25. Pos. 9L8, lightly canc’d., “light corner crease”,centered, deep shade, lovely Very Fine appearance, PSAG (2011) cert. Scott $125. Estimate $50.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 95, Lot 167

1857, 3¢ rose, type I (Scott 25), outstanding top quality example of this notoriously difficult stamp, perfectly centered amid balanced margins, with gorgeous rich color, the most impressive example we have ever had the pleasure to offer, the ultimate Scott #25, light black town cancellation, Superb, 1999 and 2005 P.F. certificates. Scott $125. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 956

1857, 3¢ claret, type I (25 var.), beautifully centered with stunning, rich color and full, lightly hinged original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. Scott value $2,750 AN OUTSTANDING MINT EXAMPLE OF THIS VERY SCARCE SHADE. Expertization: 1982 & 2005 PF Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 52

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 3c rose, type I, unused (regummed), well centered for this difficult stamp, irregular perfs at bottom, with 1969 APS cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2012, Sale 201209, Lot 27