1857, 3¢ dull red, type II. Uncancelled, used on a buff cover to Utica, New York, with manuscript Old Stamps/Due 3 Cts; slightly reduced at right, adhesive with light crease and with some toned perfs, otherwise Very Fine, an unusual example of an Old Stamps Not Recognized cover. Scott No. 26  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ dull red, type II. Tied by New York cds on small mourning cover with embossed backflap; small tape stain at far right, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 26  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ dull red, type II. Two singles cancelled by beautifully struck pinwheel fancy cancels on a neat cover from Davenport, Iowa to upstate New York; slightly reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 26  Estimate $250 - 350. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ dull red, type II. Tied by indistinct light cds on a small ladies lace cover to New York, Extremely Fine, a beauty. Scott No. 26  Estimate $250 - 350. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ dull red, type II. Block of 4, o.g., small hinge remnants, well centered, strong color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 26  $400. $0 (Image)