The 3c 1851-57 Issue

3¢ "Late" to "Mid-1852 orange brown", type II, position 49L2 Late, exhibit page with singles on two covers, first, position 49L2L orange brown, large margins to touched at bottom, vertical crease through stamp, tied by blue "Philadelphia Pa. Dec 7" cds on 1851 folded letter to Columbia Pa., ex-David Watt and signed by Amonette as "Plate 2L Orange Brown"; the second, position 49L2 "So Called 'Mid-'52 Orange Brown' ", four margins, tied by blue "Fulton, N.Y. Feb 23" cds on 1852 gray folded letter to Jackson Miss., signed Amonette, vertical file fold at left, F.-V.F. and exceptional examples of the 1852 orange brown shades.

Scott No. 11A var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

Both are exceptional color examples of the so-called "Mid-1852 Orange Brown" varieties that appeared rarely in the first and second quarter of 1852. They are rare and unlisted but recognized by specialists. They are fairly distinctive from the experimental orange brown, and typically occur a few months into 1852. They are transition colors that do not contain the same pigment components (iron oxide) of the original orange brown plates, but are the closest to the original orange brown colors.

3¢ mid-1852 orange brown, type II, position 37L2L, four large margins, canceled by black Detroit Mich. Jun 11 cds, Extremely Fine example of this unlisted shade; with 2024 P.F. certificate as "Orange Brown" graded XF 90 .

Scott No. 11A var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

This is a very scarce shade classified as mid-1852 Orange Brown. This short-lived shade is unlisted for a non-orange brown plate.

3¢ mid-1852 orange brown, type II, position 42R3, four extra large margins, distinctive shade on bright paper, canceled by blue "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 21" cds, vertical crease at left along frameline, fresh and Extremely Fine appearance, ex-Amonette .

Scott No. 11A var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

This is a very scarce shade classified as mid-1852 Orange Brown. This short-lived shade is unlisted for a non-orange brown plate. Many experiments and oddities came out of the Philadelphia PO at this time as they were connected underground to the Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Company, directly off the printing presses! Amonette bill of sale accompanies.

3¢ mid-1852 orange brown, type II, position 30R2L, right margin single with large margins except nicked at top from tear out, tied by blue "North Bloomfield O. Jul 27" cds on circa 1852 orange buff cover to Kirtland, Ohio; cover wrinkles and fold wear at bottom, Very Fine; Amonette notes on back stating "VF example of the rare plate 2 O.B. WF Amonette."

Scott No. 11A var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

3¢ mid-1852 orange brown, type II, position 62R2L, clear to large margins except into frameline at top right, distinctive shade, tied by black circular grid cancel and matching "Baltimore Md. May 17" cds on gray 1852 folded letter to Scuppernong N.C.; 1852 docketing, Very Fine and nice clear example of this plate 2 late orange brown shade; Allen notes on back.

Scott No. 11A var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

No other color even similar to this would appear until 1856.