1857, 3¢ rose, type I, Stellate Plate Crack. Position 47R7 clearly showing crack below and into upper right rosette, tied by "Mount Holly, N.J., Mar 4, 1859" cds on cover to Beverly; cover with light water stains, otherwise Very Fine, the only crack developing late on Plate 7 affecting positions 47-48R7. Scott No. 25  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ rose, type I, Stellate Plate Crack. Position 47R7, cracks along margin near the UR rosette (described in Chase), tied by Cherry Valley, N.Y. cds on folded letter sheet to Cooperstown; intense color, attractive, Very Fine. Scott No. 25  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)