1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by target cancel with "Phila., Pa./Jan. 5, 1865" cds alongside on cover to New York with rare Patriotic Design showing the Venezuelan Flag, reverse with "embossed seal of United States Legation Venezuela" with American Eagle at center, cover endorsed pr. White Wing at top left, undoubtedly carried outside of the mails on the White Wing by Diplomatic Pouch, Very Fine and rare, ex-Jarrett; with 2003 P.F. certificate stating Genuine, but declining opinion as to whether this was carried by Diplomatic Pouch. Scott No. 65  Estimate $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ rose. Well centered and fresh, tied by choice strike of "Union" Star (Skinner-Eno ST-C 14) on immaculate orange cover to Springfield Mass., "West Hampton Mass Jul 14 1866" cds; reduced slightly at right, Extremely Fine, ex-Skinner. Scott No. 65  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ rose. Canceled by full socked-on-the-nose strike of fancy Skull cancel on fresh cover to Willet's Point, N.Y., matching "Cambridge, Mass., Feb 2" cds alongside, "1867" pencil docketing; barest cover reduction at left, Very Fine, a choice strike of this Cambridge, Mass. fancy; with 2008 P.F. certificate. Skinner-Eno No. PH-M 32. Scott No. 65  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ rose. Canceled by full bold fancy Circle in Star handstamp on small cover to Lockhaven, Pa., matching "Jersey Shore, Pa. Jun 9" cds, Very Fine and choice, an exceptional strike; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Skinner-Eno No. ST-D1. Scott No. 65  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ rose. Light crease, tied by crossroads cancel "New Orleans, La./Jan. 19" (1868) cds on folded cover to France, as the cover was underpaid it was sent due with "15" due handstamp in circle with New York French transit and arrival markings, lengthy letter with some interesting contents datelined "Mandeville", which is across Lake Pontchartrain, Very Fine and unusual. Scott No. 65  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ rose. 2 examples on cover, both tied by Norwich, Con. 1866 "Masonic Burning Cross" fancy cancels, dated 4 days apart, clean & well struck, one cover slightly reduced, stamp with couple faintly toned perfs, F.-V.F. Skinner-Eno No. CR-C25. Scott No. 65  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ rose. Block of 4, o.g., hinged, nice color, centered to the left, few perf separations at top, otherwise fresh and Fine; with 2009 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 65  $700. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ rose. Cancelled by hand drawn Face Profile with hair in manuscript, Fine, a whimsical display by a creative postmaster, ex-Skinner. Scott No. 65  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ rose. Neat numeral "1" in circle cancel, mathematically centered with remarkably strong color, bright paper, an Extremely Fine to Superb little gem; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65  $3. $0 (Image)