1857, 3¢ rose, type I. Small part o.g., well centered for the issue, strong color, tiny corner crease and slight tear in perf at lower right, Very Fine appearance; with 2003 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 25  $3,000. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ rose, type I. Town cancel, exceptional centering amid wide margins, rich color, Extremely Fine and choice, a difficult stamp to obtain so nice; with 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 25  $125. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ rose, type I. Block of 4 (positions 1-2, 11-12L7), rare manuscript precancel, well centered with wide margin at top, rich color, rejoined perf separations at top, otherwise Extremely Fine, an extremely rare pioneer precancel multiple. Scott No. 25  Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. $0 (Image)