Costs of US Stamp Scott Cat. #65: 1861 3c George Washington National Bank Note. Page 20

o 1861, 3¢ rose (Scott 65), selection of three beautifully struck fancy cancels: 5-point star in hexagon; “N & W” between 3 stars and 2 bars; Albany, N.Y. “Lincoln” and stars; latter reperfed on two side, otherwise F-VF. Estimate 300 – 400

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1495

3c Rose, Imperforate (Scott 65c). Horizontal pair, large margins all around, traces of original gum, small h.r., faint overall toning, Very Fine, ex Mitchell

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 964, Lot 314

3c Rose, Imperforate Horizontally (65d var). Single with sheet margin at top and huge portion of adjoining stamp at bottom, unused (no gum), single short perf at right, faint vertical crease, otherwise Fine, scarce, ex Mitchell, Scott Retail for a pair is $6,000.00

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 964, Lot 315

3c Rose, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (Scott 65d). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins at top and bottom, perfectly centered at sides, warm color EXTREMELY FINE GEM. PROBABLY THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 ISSUE IMPERFORATE HORIZONTALLY. The number of 3c 1861’s released imperforate horizontally is not known, but they are very rare in any form. A search of several important collections containing perforation errors failed to yield an example in condition comparable to the pair offered here. With 2002 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 964, Lot 316

3c Rose, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (65d). Top margin block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins at top and bottom, perfectly centered at sides, rich color, pressed-out diagonal crease with internal tears affects both pairs but not readily apparent on face EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE BLOCK OF THE 3-CENT 1861 ISSUE IMPERFORATE HORIZONTALLY. The number of 3c 1861’s released imperforate horizontally is not known, but they are very rare in any form. Scott Retail as two pairs

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2008, Sale 964, Lot 317

3c Deep Red Brown, Trial Color Plate Proof (65TC). Bottom imprint and plate no. 21 block of eight, original gum, center block of four Mint N.H., deep rich color, razor-sharp impression showing every nuance of the design, choice centering throughout EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL PLATE BLOCK OF THIS DESIRABLE TRIAL COLOR PLATE PROOF. A MAGNIFICENT SHOWPIECE. With 2002 P.S.E. certificate describing this as previously hinged. Unlisted in Scott.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 478

3c Rose (65). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered, dark shade, Extremely Fine, especially desirable in Mint N.H. condition, with 2004 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2321

3c Rose (Scott 65). Bright color and nicely centered, unusual cork cancel, the back of the stamp has the intact latticework from a Leeds Patent Envelope, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2323

3c Rose (65). Mint N.H. block of four, beautifully centered and with gorgeous color, exceptionally fresh, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as hinged block of four

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2322

1861, 3¢ rose (65), bottom margin block of four with part-imprint and “Plate…” (no number visible). Fresh color. Original gum. Separation in selvage. Fine. Scott price $700+

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 546

1861, 3¢ rose (65), beautifully centered and exceptionally fresh with large margins. Original gum, lightly hinged. Very Fine and choice. Scott $150

Matthew Bennett International, Jun 2008, Sale 328, Lot 545

1861, 3¢ rose (65), choice centering within large margins, particularly bright and fresh. O.g. Extremely Fine. Scott price $150 Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 61

1861, 3¢ rose (65), choice centering within balanced margins, bright and fresh. Original gum, never hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott price $150 as hinged Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 88

UNITED STATES 1861-66 ISSUE 1861 3c rose, sheet of 100, three stamps l.h., balance n.h., including Plate No. Imprint Block of 8, mostly well centered, couple of tiny pencil markings in selvage, generally fine-v.f. and post office fresh. Possibly the only known sheet (catalogue value for hinged)

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2008, Sale 200801, Lot 1069

UNITED STATES 1861-66 ISSUE 1861 (Jun 25, 1863) small letter to Green Co., Ohio, from Camp Dennison, franked with 3c rose tied by black target, with matching “Camp Dennison Miamiville” pmk. Camp Dennison, named for the governor of Ohio, was used throughout the Civil War as a general training and recruiting depot for Ohio troops. The camp also featured one of the largest hospitals of the Union Army, v.f. with 2001 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2008, Sale 200801, Lot 1071