1869, 3¢ ultramarine. Horizontal strip of three and single, tied by Anchor in Diamond of Dots French Maritime cancels on orange cover to Caen, France, with "Etats-Unis/Paq. Fr. H. No. 3/12 Juin 69" French Line H octagonal datestamp, small red "PD" boxed handstamp, receiving backstamp, missing part of top flap, strip affected from placement near edge of cover and one stamp has fallen off in transit, otherwise Fine, a very rare usage. Scott No. 114  Estimate $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)

1869, 3¢ ultramarine. Average centering, fancy geometric cancel (S-E GE-S28) on cover postmarked Bristol Pa. cds, to Alfred Me.; few lightly toned perf tips, otherwise Extremely Fine; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 114  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

1869, 3¢ ultramarine. Bright and fresh and canceled with a bold, unmistakable strike of the Adrian Mich. fancy Bee cancel (S-E PA-I37), small corner crease, otherwise Very Fine and rare; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 114  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)