Scott #65: 3¢ Rose (1861 issue), un-grilled, with.

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	10
Estimate	50.00 - 250.00 USD
Auction	Coin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29
Date	August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Featherznest
Location	Grapevine, Arkansas

Scott #65: 3¢ Rose (1861 issue), un-grilled, with a prominent fancy "cross" or "X" cancel.IdentificationStamp: Standard 3¢ Washington design (rose shade, perf 12). No grill visible on the back (normal paper texture).Cancel: Heavy black fancy cross/"X" geometric cancel that prominently overlays the portrait. This is a classic fancy cancel type from the 1860s, popular with specialists.Condition: Used, with typical aging/toning and some cancel bleed. Sound but heavily canceled.Auction Value & ComparisonsCommon used #65: $1–$10.With nice fancy cross/"X" cancel:$30–$150+ depending on strike quality and centering. Cross/geometric fancy cancels are desirable and regularly command premiums.Siegel Auction Galleries examples:#65 with cross, star, or geometric fancy cancels: Often $50–$250+ for good strikes (higher for complete or rare varieties).Heavily canceled examples like yours: Typically $30–$100 range.Swedish Tiger (and specialist references) lists standard #65 used values low, with clear premiums noted for fancy geometric cancels like crosses/X patterns.For Featherznest auction: List as “Scott #65 3¢ Rose 1861 with fancy cross/X cancel”. Use your close-up photos to highlight the cancel. Solid mid-range lot for cancel collectors — expect good interest alongside your other #65 covers.Nice addition to your group! If you have more covers or want a bulk lot description, just say the word.

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