1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV, left frameline double, blue town cancel, choice centering amid wide margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine and choice; with P.F. certificate. Scott No. 26A  $153. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV, double transfer, line through rosettes, position 98R10L, wide margins and rich color, tied by bold "Waterbury, Ct., Mar 8" cds on cover to New Britain, Ct., Very Fine and choice, one of four positions on plate ten that show this double transfer; with 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 26A var.; $950 for off cover  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV, inner line recut at left, position 79L10E, well centered amid wide margins clearly showing recut, tied by light Alabama cds on cover to Natchez, Miss.; few fly specks, Very Fine; with 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 26A; $550 for off cover  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)