November Internet Auction

1857, 3¢ rose, type I, nicely centered, canceled by perfect bold strike of Five-Point Star in Circle (Skinner-Eno ST-O unlisted) of Summit N.Y., fresh with an Extremely Fine strike.

Scott No. 25   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $190.

We offered an on-cover example of this cancel in Sale 5006 lot 30 that verifies this strike.

1857, 3¢ rose, type I, well centered, strong color on bright paper, canceled by sharp circular geometric fancy cancel, Very Fine and quite attractive.

Scott No. 25   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $190.

1857, 3¢ rose, type I, two singles, typical centering, each canceled by different size "Paid 3" in Circle cancel, first light toning, other light crease, F.-V.F. appearance.

Scott No. 25   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $390.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, canceled by perfect strike of Shield in Circle (Skinner-Eno PS-FC 15) fancy cancel, small flaws, Extremely Fine strike.

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, canceled by "Paid" 3 (Skinner-Eno PM-PNc 15 var.) , matching partial Centre Sandwich N.H. cds, light crease, Fine and scarce stampless ratemarker cancel.

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, two singles, each canceled by Independent State and C.S.A. Period cds strikes comprising sharp "Mobile, Ala. Jan 22, 1861" and "Mobile, Ala. Mar 2, 1861", both sharp clear strikes, each with trivial crease, Very Fine strikes.

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

Alabama seceeded from the Union Jan. 11th and was admitted to the Confederacy on Feb. 4th.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, intense bold strike of blue Star with Center Circle (Skinner-Eno ST-D 20) of Jersey Shore Pa., small flaws, Extremely Fine strike.

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, bright color, canceled by Elaborate Geometric (Skinner-Eno GE-E 23) of Newark Valley N.Y., small flaws, Very Fine strike.

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, exceedingly well centered, bright color, canceled by central strike of elaborate geometric fancy cancel, light corner creasing at top left, fresh and Extremely Fine appearance.

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, exceedingly well centered, bright color, neat strike of Elaborate Circular Geometric of Naperville Ill., fresh and Extremely Fine.

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, exceedingly well centered, rich color, intense bold " PAID " handstamp cancel, Extremely Fine and choice strike.

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, two singles, each well centered and canceled by town cds after regular deomonitization period of mid-August 1861, first canceled by "San Francisco Cal., Oct 5, 1861" cds and second with "Stonington Ct. Oct 18, 1861" cds, each with light crease, scarce and Very Fine appearance.

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, two well centered singles, each canceled by Wells Fargo blue handstamps, first with "Wells, Fargo & Co., Mar 18" oval datestamp and other "Collect" framed handstamp, each light crease, Very Fine appearance, scarce Wells Fargo cancels.

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, two singles, tied by bold red target cancels, matching "Chambersburg Pa., Aug 15, 1861" cds on small piece, Very Fine and attractive.

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

Red targets are scarce on the 1857 issue during the transition to the new series when red target occur more often.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, rich color, canceled by bold " FREE " straightline, light stain, Extremely Fine strike.

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $30 - 40.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, exceptionally well centered, clear strike of Slanted "10" (Skinner-Eno NS-J 14) of Oquawka Ill . short perf at top and pinhole, fresh and Extremely Fine appearance, ex-Hugh Baker .

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $30 - 40.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, better group of five well centered singles comprising one mint o.g., rest used with interesting cancels of bluish black circular grid, Radial of Davenport Ia., large Boston "Paid" grid and patent grill cancel that pierces stamp, couple flaws, Very Fine and attractive premium group.

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $105.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III - Star Cancels, group of 9 singles and a pair with different star cancels including fancy Putnam Ct. star in circle, Tuscaloosa Ala. eight-point star on pair, Turner Me. four-point star with hole, some remarkable strikes; some flaws, a Very Fine cancel group.

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III - Better Fancy Cancels, group of 7 comprising Square & Compass of Mittineague Ms., Maltese Cross of Elmira N.Y., Square Box of Rectangles of Shirleysburg Pa., Diamond Grid of Wasioja Mn, Circular Geometric of Naperville Ill, Three-Bar in Circle of Marysville N.Y. and Ringed Circle of Chelsea Ms.; some typical flaws, a Very Fine and scarce fancy cancel group.

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

1857, 3¢ dull red - Plate Flaws, group of six singles plated by Dick Celler, Rob Lund, Dr. Chase comprising pos. 34R20 with bust and eye flaw, 23R15 head flaw, bust flaw, scratch; 48R26 cheek flaw (thin); 56R28 big neck flaw; 97R6 bust flaw; light cancels, few small flaws if any, F.-V.F. and rare assemblage of plate flaws.

Scott No. 26, 11   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III - Star Fancy Cancels, group of five singles and a strip of four Intertwined Star of David of Chicopee Mass., Open Stars in black and blue, Four-Point Star, Intertwined Five-Point Star and strip with Open Stars of Housatonic Mass.; some flaws, F.-V.F. and attractive group.

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III - Numeral Cancels, group of 9 singles and one pair comprising "2" in Circle, "3", "5", "X" in Circle, Stencil "10" in Circle, three different "10" strikes on two singles and pair, "22" in Circle and New York "96" exchange debit; some tipcal flaws, F.-V.F. and scarce group.

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III - Radials, group of six singles and pair, each nicely centered with a choice radial cancel; some typical flaws to be expected, Very Fine and attractive group.

Scott No. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV, well centered with wide margins, rich color, canceled by bold Three-Bars in Circle fancy cancel, Very Fine.

Scott No. 26A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $140.