1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, natural s.e., tied by St. Louis boxed "1ct" handstamp on locally addressed cover to the Truino Telegraph; some cover edge splitting, Very Fine, a rare over payment of the drop rate, ex Gibson; with 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott Nos. 26  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, single with captured part imprint in right margin, o.g., strong color and impression, Extremely Fine and choice, a rare captured imprint variety in mint condition. Scott No. 26; $65 for normal  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, o.g., lightly hinged, exceptional centering amid wide margins with perf clear of design at top and bottom (rare thus), bright color, Extremely Fine, a choice mint stamp. Scott No. 26  $65. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, block of 4, o.g., hinge remnants, well centered, strong bold color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 26  $450. $0 (Image)