1851, 3¢ Washington essay, by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, in black, die on India, mounted on card cut to stamp size, margins full to just shaving frameline at top, tiny scuff at top, otherwise Very Fine, an Extremely Rare 3¢ Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson Essay With Only Two Examples Are Reported To Exist, ex Brazer, Piller. Brazer No. 33E-B. Scott No. 11-E2a  $4,500. $0 (Image)

1851, 3¢ Washington essay, by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, in black, contemporary die proof on proof paper die sunk on large card, Very Fine, #3 of 15 examples produced. Scott No. 11-E2b var.  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)