The 3c 1851-57 Issue

1857, 3¢ rose, type I, major plate crack variety, position 47R7, stellate plate crack in UR rosette, well centered with rich color, partial Gilmanton Mass. town cds cancel, Extremely Fine and choice.

Scott No. 25 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $700.

1857, 3¢ rose, type I, "gash on shoulder" variety, pale rose shade, exceptionally well centered with top selvage, tied by "Madison Wis. 28 Mar" cds on cover to Milwaukee Wisc.; flap tear, Extremely Fine and choice example.

Scott No. 25 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

1857, 3¢ deep brownish claret, type I, major plate crack variety, position 47R7, stellate plate crack in UR rosette, tied by "Cherry Valley N.Y., May 11" cds on 1858 clean bank payment protest to Cooperstown N.Y., an Extremely Fine use.

Scott No. 25 var. ; $700 as off-cover  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

1857, 3¢ rose, type I, major plate crack variety, position 48R7, stellate plate crack in UL rosette, well centered, tied by "New York, N.Y. May 1, 1858" cds on orange cover to Putnam, Conn.; top edge tear continues to flap, Very Fine.

Scott No. 25 var. ; $700 as off-cover  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.