Price History for US Scott 41 in NGAI
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- It is important to look at the individual data points listed below. Price swings up may be due to varieties such as broken hat or other positives such as cancels. Price swings down may be due to factors such as faults on items that would have graded higher if they were sound, and may not be considered as desirable as a sound copy in this grade.
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3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, phenomenal centering with Jumbo margins well clear of framelines on all sides, rich color and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. WITHOUT QUESTION, THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1857 REPRINT. AN ASTONISHING STAMP WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE OF THE 1857-60 ISSUE REPRINTS ABOVE THE ONE-CENT VALUE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
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, extremely well-centered examples are almost non-existent. Apart from the 1c value, which was issued in a quantity (3,846) approximately eight times as large as most of the other values, this stamp is the only example to grade above a 95. The 1c value has a single example graded 98J and five graded 95. Among the 479 issued of the 3c, there is one example at each grade from 90 to 95 in addition to this example. The 5c, 10c and 90c values each have a single example graded 95. It is quite likely that this is not only the finest example of the 3c, but ranks among the handful of finest extant of the entire Issue.
Only 479 sold. Ex Engel, Klein and Zoellner. With 1958, 1988 and 1998 P.F. certificates. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ does not price this stamp above a 95, $12,600 as 95)
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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)
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3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, vivid color on bright paper, exceptionally well-centered for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING 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). 479 of the 3c were sold. The P.S.E. Population Report reveals how rare it is in any kind of sound and centered condition. Only three stamps are graded 90 and only three are graded above 90, with the highest graded 95J (Siegel Sale 973, lot 62).
With 1990, 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $9,500.00)
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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, vivid color on bright paper, wonderfully well-centered for this difficult issue with perfs clear of design on each sideVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL 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. Most have perfs at least touching on one side and many show cut-in margins.
Ex Coulter. With 1975 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $6,500.00). Only six have graded higher and three others share this grade
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3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, radiant colorVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL AND REMARKABLY FRESH 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.
With 2002 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $4,250.00)
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, vibrant color, choice centering for this difficult issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL AND REMARKABLY FRESH 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.
With 1992 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $4,250.00). Scott values this issue in the grade of Fine
3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, vivid color on bright paper, well-balanced margins for this difficult issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL AND FRESH 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). 479 of the 3c were sold.
The P.S.E. Population Report and SMQ prices for this issue reveal how rare it is in any kind of sound and centered condition. Only 14 stamps have been graded 80 or better. The SMQ price for an 80, which for most issues is within the range of Scott Retail value, is 1.75-times Scott for this issue.
With 2003 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $5,250.00).
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3c Scarlet, Reprint (41). Without gum as issued, bright color, attractive centeringFRESH AND 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.
A review using Power Search shows that virtually all are off center to some degree, and many have perforations touching on one or more sides due to the narrow spacing on the original plate.
With 2005 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (F-VF 75; SMQ $3,250.00)