1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. Tied by unusual fancy geometric grid cancel on cover postmarked neat Andover Ct. cds to Providence R.I., includes original letter datelined "Hebron, Sept 13, 1861" in the same hand as the sender indicating post-demonitization use, Very Fine; with 2010 P.F. certificate not noting the year of usage. Scott No. 26  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. Virtually perfect centering, exquisite color and a neat blue grid cancel, wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2010 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $250). Scott No. 26  $9. $0 (Image)