1895, 3¢ purple, in combination with 1898, 1¢ green + 2¢ red + 6¢ lake + 10¢ orange brown on 1887, 2¢ green entire (U314) to Neuminster, Germany, all canceled and tied by ten strikes of fancy Kicking Mule cancels with matching "Port Townsend, Wash. Dec 10, 1900" cds at right, receiving backstamp, Very Fine and choice; with 1985 and 2001 P.F. certificates. Scott Nos. 268+279-279B+282-283  Estimate $6,000 - 8,000. AN OUTSTANDING MULTIPLE FANCY CANCELLATION COVER BEARING TEN STRIKES OF THE PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON KICKING MULE CANCELLOATION. $0 (Image)

1895, 3¢ purple, top margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid beautifully balanced margins, rich vivid color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a very difficult stamp in this choice never hinged condition; with 2011 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (95, SSV $950). Scott No. 268  $115. $0 (Image)

1895, 3¢ purple, bottom margin plate number "448" single, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering with beautifully balanced margins, strong color, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional plate numer single. Scott No. 268  $115. $0 (Image)

1895, 3¢ purple, 9 plate number strips of 3, with numbers 91, 95 (2), 103 (2) and 447-450, o.g., never hinged, fresh and Fine. Scott No. 268  $3,600. $0 (Image)

1895, 3¢ purple, top margin plate "450" block of 6 with imprint, o.g., lightly hinged (four stamps never hinged), attractive centering, strong bold color, Very Fine, a scarce plate block. Scott No. 268  $725. $0 (Image)