1857, 3¢ rose, type I, town cancel, exceptional centering for this difficult issue, rich color, Extremely Fine, choice so nice. Scott No. 25  $125. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ rose, type I, tied by blue fancy "Bernardston, Mass., Oct 2" double circle date stamp on fresh cover to East Greenwich, R.I., forwarded to Leominster, Mass. with manuscript "For'd 3" and "East Greenwich, R.I., Oct 8" cds, white quadrille paper Leominster "Due 3" label applied upon arrival over manuscript rating, Very Fine, a scarce usage of this provisional due label. Scott No. 25  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ rose, type II, position 92L5L, scissor separated showing full design, tied by blue "Baltimore, Md., Mar 11" cds on fresh cover to Philadelphia, Pa., Very Fine. Scott No. 25A  $675. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ rose, type II, rich color, tied by "Elizabeth, N.J., Aug 27" cds on 1857 cover to Rahway, N.J., with portion of original enclosure; cover reduced at left, Very Fine. Scott No. 25A  $675. $0 (Image)