Cost of US Stamp Scott 65: 1861 3c George Washington National Bank Note. Page 9

3c Rose (Scott 65). Perfectly centered, bold strike of green segmented cork cancel, Extremely Fine, ex Dr. Morris, with 1994 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 187

3c Rose (Scott 65). Well-struck “Union” in Star fancy cancel of Westhampton Mass., Extremely Fine strike of this desirable fancy cancel

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 186

1861, 3¢ rose (65), neat black town cancellation, spectacular large margins and stunning color of incredible depth, simply extraordinary, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2003 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $3. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 95

1861, 3¢ rose (65), block of 4, o.g., previously hinged, nicely centered with vivid color, quite pleasing, Very Fine. Scott $700. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 94

3c Rose (Scott 65). Two singles originally cancelled together by two strikes of Waterbury Conn. 3-Leaf fancy cancel (S-E PP-L45), perforation faults, scarce cancel, with 2011 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3469

3c Rose (65). Mint N.H., brilliant color, Very Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3467

3c Rose (Scott 65). Tied by full detailed strike of Eagle & Shield fancy cancel with “Corry Pa. Oct. 5” circular datestamp to the left on piece, Very Fine, this early Corry Eagle & Shield is much scarcer that the later versions, this is one of the finest genuine strikes extant (we emphasize “genuine”, because this cancel was faked by John A. Fox)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3468

Scott 65, 1861 3c Rose,St. Thomas 1868 postmarks, small faults, Very Fine centering, unusual showpiece cancel, 

H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1057

Scott 65, 1861 3c Rose,neat “DUE 6” cancel, Fine, 2013 PF certificate

H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1056

3c Rose, Imperforate (65c). Bottom imprint and plate no. 11 block of eight, unused (no gum), ample margins other sides, rich color with slight paper mottling as normally seen on these imperforates, tiny edge tears at top of pos. 1 and 3 VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE PLATE BLOCK OF THE IMPERFORATE 3-CENT 1861 ISSUE. The imperforate 3c 1861’s on stamp paper are normally encountered without gum, though some original-gum examples do survive. Pairs are readily available and we have offered a handful of blocks of four. However, plate blocks are extremely rare. A Power Search review failed to find another plate block of this issue in our sales since 1994. Inadvertently omitted from 2012-14 Scott Specialized Catalogs. 2011 Scott Retail as four pairs of No. 65Pc (imperforate on stamp paper)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 620

3c Brown on White, Sensitive Ink Trial Color Plate Proof, Perforated (Scott 65TC6). Block of four, brownish original gum, rich color on characteristic white paper, Very Fine, it is theorized that these come from sheets printed from plates of 12 subjects, under magnification clear layout lines can be seen, with 2004 P.F. certificate identifying the block as Brazer No. 65TC-C

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 513

3c Pale Blue, Trial Color Plate Proof on Stamp Paper (65TC5). Bottom imprint and plate no. 19 block of twelve, ample margins other sides, lovely bright color, Very Fine and scarce, this is the first we have offered since our 2005 Lake Shore sale, unlisted in Scott

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 510

3c Brown Red, Trial Color Plate Proof on Stamp Paper (65TC5). Block of four, original gum, h.r., deep rich color, Very Fine, unlisted in Scott

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 512

3c Rose, Plate Proof on Experimental Greenish Wove, Francis Patent (65TC5). Bottom imprint and plate no. 35 block of twelve, fresh color on deep greenish wove paper, ample margins all around, light diagonal crease at lower left, still Very Fine and rare, a Power Search review failed to find another plate block, unlisted in Scott

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 511

3c Rose (Scott 65). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins and choice centering, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 1987 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $300.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 619