1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, left margin plate block of 8 with plate "No. 24 P." number and Toppan, Carpenter & Co. imprint, full o.g., attractive centering overall, fresh with strong bright color, intact perforations all around, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful example of this scarce plate block. Scott No. 26  $3,250. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ dull red, Type III, cancelled by two neat strikes of New York "Supplementary Mail" type A framed handstamp; small flaws, F.-V.F. appearance, a scarce cancel. Scott No. 26  $509. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, block of 4, virtually complete strike of California, Mo. town cancel, faint diagonal crease not detracting, Very Fine and choice appearance. Scott No. 26  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)