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o U.S.; General Issues, 1861, 3ยข Fancy Cancel Group, Scott #65, 330+ items, noted colors in green (at least 14), red, magenta, orange, violet, blues (and shades), plus targets, wedges, various PAID, stars, worth a close look, Fine. Estimate value $1,000-1,500. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1393 |
US$1,093.00 |
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3c Rose (Scott 65). Cancelled by clear Shoe Fly fancy cancel of Kittrell N.C., stamp with small flaws, Very Fine strike of this scarce fancy cancel, the children’s song of the same name was written by Thomas Brigham Bishop (who also wrote “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” and other famous patriotic songs), the words were later changed to “I belong to somebody” from “I belong to Company G”, a reference to a black detachment commanded by Bishop Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 149 |
US$700.00 |
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3c Rose (Scott 65). Clear strike of Benedict Arnold’s Leg in elaborate escutcheon fancy cancel of Brattleboro Vt., couple flaws incl. small tear at top, Very Fine strike of this rare cancel, we have not offered another example since our Sale 746 in 1992, before betraying the American cause Arnold was wounded in the foot during the Battle of Quebec, he suffered further injuries at the Battles of Ridgefield and Saratoga which ended his fighting career, a boot monument commemorating his pre-1780 service and his wounding is located at Saratoga National Historical Park, but it does not mention Arnold’s name Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 148 |
US$325.00 |
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3c Rose (Scott 65). Cancelled by complete strike of Man-in-the-Moon with Star fancy cancel of Boston Mass. (Skinner-Eno PH-F 91), Very Fine strike of this rare cancel Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 145 |
US$1,300.00 |
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3c Rose (Scott 65). Margins to just clear, profile bust of George Washington fancy cancel of Tunkhannock Pa., obviously based on the 3c 1861 stamp and clearly struck in near total alignment with its design source, Very Fine strike Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 144 |
US$650.00 |
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3c Rose (Scott 65). Clear strike of Deer in Circle fancy cancel of Deerfield Mass., slightly short perf at lower left, Very Fine strike Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 147 |
US$900.00 |
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3c Rose (Scott 65). Pastel color, clear strike of Horse’s Head fancy cancel of Chattanooga Tenn., Extremely Fine strike Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 146 |
US$1,800.00 |
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3c Rose (65). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 13 block of eight, rich color and detailed impression, choice centering throughout EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND EXTREMELY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED PLATE BLOCK OF THE 3-CENT ROSE 1861 ISSUE. With 1994 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 123 |
US$6,250.00 |
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3c Rose (65). Bottom imprint and plate no. 37 block of ten, original gum, barely hinged, bright shade, exceptionally choice centering, a few natural gum skips, tiny crease in bottom selvage VERY FINE. OUTSTANDING QUALITY FOR THIS SCARCE CLASSIC UNITED STATES PLATE BLOCK. With 1972 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as plate block of eight and two singles Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 122 |
US$2,300.00 |
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3c Rose (Scott 65). Centered to bottom right, tied by Eagle & Shield fancy cancel, “Corry Pa. Jan. 23” circular datestamp on illustrated Kent’s Standard Oil advertising cover to Clear Creek N.Y., overall lithographed design in blue with illustration of oil barrels, slightly reduced at left, stamp with minor flaws incl. small edge tear, light staining, otherwise Very Fine strike and rarely found on an illustrated advertising cover, Corry Pa. was located in the Eastern Pennsylvania oil region Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 173 |
US$425.00 |
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3c Rose (Scott 65). Tied by well-struck Waterbury Circle of Hearts around Star fancy cancel (Rohloff J-10), matching “Waterbury Con. Mar. 17 ’65” double-circle datestamp on cover to Norwalk Conn., central file fold, Very Fine strike Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 176 |
US$1,300.00 |
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3c Rose (Scott 65). Cancelled by deep green target with matching “Meriden N.H. Mar. 17” circular datestamp on cover to Hanover Plain N.H., stamp with some slight blunted perfs from placement at edge of cover, Very Fine strikes, rich green cancels on 1861 issue covers are scarce Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 175 |
US$425.00 |
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3c Rose (Scott 65). Two, slightly overlapping and tied by two bold strikes of negative Star in Pentagon fancy cancel, matching “Pittsfield Mass. Paid Dec. 29” circular datestamp on cover to Alexandria Va., small piece of backflap missing, Very Fine strikes Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 170 |
US$180.00 |
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3c Rose (Scott 65). Bright color, tied by well-struck blue negative Masonic Square and Compass fancy cancel, matching “Brattleboro Vt. 29 Apr.” double-circle datestamp on cover to Charlemont Mass., fresh cover and a Very Fine strike, Brattleboro postmaster Daniel Kellogg was responsible for most of the unusual fancy cancels during the 1861 Issue era Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 172 |
US$425.00 |
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3c Rose (Scott 65). Two pairs and four singles, tied by eight strikes of 4-Leaf Clover fancy cancel, faint strike of red New York “Paid 19” credit datestamp on buff cover to Queenstown, Ireland, Oct. 28, 1865 Queenstown receiving backstamp, a few stamps with perf flaws from placement near edge, small edge tears and varnish stain on back, still Fine appearing and striking cover Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 171 |
US$1,500.00 |