1857, 3¢ rose, type I. Tied by blue "Steamboat" straightline handstamp on cover to Portsmouth Va., matching "Baltimore Md., Sep 14 1867" cds and "Due 2cts" straightline handstamp; cover with trivial small surface scuffs, bottom right corner restored and backflap added, still Very Fine and attractive, ex Cole, Judd.; with 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 25  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ rose, type I. Strong color, Fine; with 2006 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 25  $1,250 for no gum. $0 (Image)

1857, 3¢ rose, type I. Positions 39-40R6, horizontal pair, grid cancels, well centered with deep color, Very Fine, a very scarce multiple in this gem condition. Scott No. 25  $300. $0 (Image)