1857, 3¢ rose, type I, tied by indistinct "---burgh" town postmark in olive yellow, in cover to Chazy, N.Y., F.-V.F., an extremely rare color postmark on a 1857 3¢ Rose Type I issue; with 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 25  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ rose, type I, block of 4, full o.g., exceptional centering amid typically tight margins, strong bold color, small tear in bottom left stamp and some slight oxidation, otherwise Very Fine, a handsome and very rare original gum multiple of the 1857 3¢ Rose Type I issue. Scott No. 25  $14,000. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ rose, type I, horizontal pair, town cancel, choice centering amid wide margins, bright vibrant color, Extremely Fine, an outstanding gem pair which is quite rare in this condition; with 2013 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (90). Scott No. 25  $300. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ rose, type II, position 79L3, showing 1 extra vertical line outside of left frame line, tied by "Wheeling, Va., Sep 24" cds on Sprigg House corner card cover to Piedmont Station, Va., Very Fine. Scott No. 25A; $1,100 off cover  Estimate $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)