1861, 3¢ Rose, tied by "N. York. Steamship" cds with matching bold strike of "Due 7" on fresh yellow cover to Jeffersonville Vt., docketed "From U.S. Stmr. 'Baranac', Pacific Squadron"; barely reduced at right, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 65  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ Rose, well centered, tied by "Washington D.C. Aug 22" double-circle datestamp on cover with multicolor artistic address to Lawrence Mass., original letter datelined "Fort Scott, Virginia, August 22nd 1 oclock A.M." with some interesting content "The order is: 'Forward March' and of course we are preparing…It looks as though the 14th has laid still long enough and they ought to be in advance", Very Fine. Scott No. 65  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ Rose, choice centering with bright color and never hinged o.g.; a gorgeous, Extremely Fine gem; with 2008 P.S.E. certificate for block. Scott No. 65  $125 for hinged. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ Rose, left straddle-pane single showing complete centerline, o.g., never hinged, choice centering and extremely wide margins, Extremely Fine; with 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65  $125 for hinged. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ Rose, block of 4, o.g., never hinged, brilliant color and exceptionally fresh, natural gum crease in lower left and tiny corner crease in lower right stamps, otherwise Very Fine; with 2011 W. Weiss certificate. Scott No. 65  $700 for o.g. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ Rose, strong virtually complete strike of Devil & Pitchfork fancy cancel of West Meriden, Conn. an Extremely Fine strike, rarely found so complete on a stamp. Scott No. 65  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)