Price of US Stamps Scott 65: 1861 3c George Washington National Bank Note. Page 11

3c Rose (Scott 65). Perfect bold strike of Horse’s Head fancy cancel, stamp centered to bottom right and with small faults, Extremely Fine strike, with 2012 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1547

3c Rose (65). Top right corner selvage block of four, unusual freak perforations at upper right caused by foldover, original gum, h.r. at bottom and in top selvage, radiant color, Very Fine and unusual freak, Scott Retail as normal block of four

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1545

3c Rose, Imperforate (Scott 65c). Vertical pair, sheet margin at top, original gum, full to large margins, deep color with hint of oxidation, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1550

3c Rose (Scott 65). Brilliant color on bright paper, nicely complemented by blue target cancel, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ price $500.00), only one has graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 76

Scott #65, 3c Rose, single tied to cover by a bold and complete strike of a fancy Shield cancel (Rohloff #Q-4) of Waterbury, Conn. to Waukegan, Ill., “Waterbury, Con/APR 28” c.d.s. alongside, contains original enclosure, sealed tear at top right between c.d.s. and adhesive which does not effect the c.d.s., cancel or stamp, a very fine strike; bold strike of this scarce and ever-popular Waterbury cancel.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 44

Scott #65, 3c Rose, two overlapping singles, each tied to cover by a strike of a fancy Deer in circle cancel (S-E #PA-Dr 3) of Florence, Iowa to Aurora, Ill., “Florence, Iowa” c.d.s. cancel alongside, right stamp with perforation toning at top of little consequence, fine-very fine strikes; a surprisingly scarce cancel to locate on cover; 2012 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 45

Scott #65, 3c Rose, single tied to a petite lady’s cover by a great strike of a fancy blue Cross cancel (S-E #CR-C 6) of South Deerfield, Mass. to Leyden, corresponding “South Deerfield, Ma./MAR 23” c.d.s. also ties stamp, very fine strike; 2011 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 46

Scott #65, 3c Rose, single tied to cover by a scarce “Adamstown, B. & O. R.R./FEB 28, 1862” oval route agent’s datestamp, addressed to Boston, Mass., includes original enclosure datelined Poolsville, Md. and mentions “we have no idea whether to aid in opening the Baltimore and Ohio R.R.” which is in direct reference to the railroad being out of service due to Confederate raids from Harper’s Ferry, Va. at this time, fine-very fine; a scarce route agent handstamp with fascinating historical reference.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 47

United States 1861-66 Issue 1861 3c rose, imperforate horizontal pair, unused without gum, v.f., with 2006 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 52

3c Brown Red (65 var). Mint N.H., bright color, Fine, a scarce Mint N.H. example of this shade variety, with 2001 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4042

3c Rose (Scott 65). Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centering, rich color on brilliant white paper, struck-on-the-nose target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning example of this common stamp, with 2011 P.F. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), while not a P.S.E. grade stamp, the P.S.E. Population Report contains only the stamp offered in lot 3110 in a grade higher than this

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3111

3c Rose (Scott 65). Perfect centering with wide beautifully proportioned margins, intense shade, fancy “X” roman numeral cancel of Saccarappa Me. (Skinner-Eno NS-J21), Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ value $475.00 as normal cancel), only ten P.S.E. certified stamps have equaled this grade with any type of cancel while just one has graded higher (offered in lot 3110)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3112

3c Rose (Scott 65). Extra wide and mathematically balanced margins create a “picture frame” around the design, lovely color and impression, struck-on-the-nose blue target cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 ISSUE WHICH HAS RECEIVED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 FROM P.S.E. Although 3c 1861’s are dirt common, one would have to sift thru many thousands to find the peer of this 100-point Gem, and even then the task might be hopeless. With 2010 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98). This is the highest grade awarded and no other examples have achieved this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3110

3c Rose (Scott 65). Three singles, each with wide margins and precise centering, rich colors and neat cancels including target, small circle of wedges and face-free blue town, Extremely Fine Gems, each with P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (all XF-Superb 95, total SMQ value $540.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3115

3c Rose (Scott 65). Six stamps, wide margins and choice centering throughout, all but one graded XF 90 and each with a better cancel including “Free” lozenge, Masonic, San Francisco cogwheel, blue “Balto. Paid” perfectly struck and nearly complete, “Greenwoods Co./New Hartford Ct.” 1865 company revenue cancel (small corner crease) and New York Steamship, fresh and Extremely Fine, desirable group, most with a second certificate, SMQ value for just the 5 graded 90 with normal cancels is $400.00

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3116