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3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, brilliant color, exceptionally choice centering for this difficult issue, which is often found with perfs impinging on at least one sideEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SOUND AND CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 3c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions), but only 479 of the 3c were sold.
With 2021 P.F. certificate
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, brilliant color, choice centering for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
Only 479 sold
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, phenomenal centering with balanced margins well clear of framelines on all sides, vivid color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1857 REPRINT, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST EXTANT.
The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 3c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). 479 of the 3c were sold, and the remaining 9,521 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General.
A survey of P.S.E. graded reprints of the 1857-60 Issue reveals a fact that will come as no surprise to serious students of these stamps. Sound, well-centered examples above the 1c are extremely rare. This is one of only two 3c graded 95, with only one higher at 95J. Among all the 1857-60 Reprints above the 1c (which was printed in much larger quantities) only five other stamps have graded 95 (two 5c, one 10c and two 90c).
With 2003 P.F., 2005 and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $15,000.00)
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, vibrant color, typically tight margins but much better centered than mostVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1857 RE-ISSUE.
The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 3c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). 479 of the 3c were sold, and the remaining 9,521 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General.
With 2012 P.F. certificate
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, vibrant color, natural inclusion at leftVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1857 RE-ISSUE.
The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 3c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). 479 of the 3c were sold, and the remaining 9,521 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General.
With 1981 P.F. certificate
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, vivid color in the distinctive Re-Issue shade, faintest hint of soiling and reperfed at right, appears Fine
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, vibrant color, typically tight margins but much better centered than most, a strong Fine and arguably Very Fine for this Reprint, only 479 sold, with 2012 P.F. certificate
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, intense color on bright paper, wide margins, perfs scissors-separated but intact all aroundVERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN UNUSUALLY WELL-CENTERED AND WIDE-MARGINED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 3c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions), but only 479 of the 3c were sold. Our auction history as well as the P.S.E. Population Report reveals how rare this stamp is in any kind of sound and centered condition. Only six stamps are graded XF 90 or better and this is one of only four graded VF-XF 85.
With 1999 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $6,500.00)
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, vibrant color, attractive margins and exceptionally choice centering for this narrowly spaced reprintVERY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1857 REPRINT.
The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 3c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). 479 of the 3c were sold, and the remaining 9,521 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General.
Ex Kantor. With 1961 P.F. certificate
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, brilliant color, attractive centering and margins, couple tiny toned specks, appears Fine, only 479 sold
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