1861, 3¢ Trial color essays. Six perforated blocks of four, five in issued color (65TC-Ca6), o.g., three never hinged and one brown red block of four on straw paper (65TC-Af6), a couple with minor flaws, fine to very fine (the former are frequently mistaken for the listed stamp). Brazer No. 65TC-Ca6//65TC-Af6. Estimate  $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ Trial color essays. Experimental papers, blue on bond(2), brown red on bluish, and scarlet on green tinted paper (unlisted in Scott), attractive Very Fine lot. Brazer No. 65TC-Aa//Ad. Estimate  $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ Trial color essays. Six pairs, blue on bond, and two rose on tinted Frances Patent paper, 3 pairs brown red on green tinted paper, very fine (unlisted in Scott); one with 1987 P.F. certificate. Brazer No. 65TCAa//Af5. Estimate  $350 - 500. $0 (Image)