1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by cork and indistinct Galveston, Tex. cds on 1867 prices current to Bremen, Germany, large "1" rate handstamp, Extremely Fine, a scarce multiple circular rate usage. Scott No. 65  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ rose. Grid canceled on 1867 illustrated "Colossal Golden Chariot" ad cover of Van Amburgh & Co's Mammoth Menagerie, and Great Moral Exhibition with listing P.T. Barnum as President & Hyatt Frost General Director who sent original 3-page enclosure, partial Amenia, N.Y. cds, Very Fine, a spectacular design. Scott No. 65  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by "Held for Postage" handstamp on reverse of cover with red "Southern Confederacy, Ten Cents" framed allegory fantasy frank, addressed to Palmer, Mass. with "Toodles Little Toot Te, Sep 11" postmark at left; light cover soiling, Fine, unusual and rare. Scott No. 65  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ rose. O.g., very lightly hinged, beautifully centered, gorgeous bright pale rose color, very fresh, Extremely Fine, a choice mint stamp; with 1996 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65  $150. $0 (Image)