Scott #64b (1861 3¢ rose pink Washington, second e

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number14
Estimate150.00 - 200.00 USD
AuctionCoin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29
DateAugust 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction houseFeatherznest
LocationGrapevine, Arkansas

Scott #64b (1861 3¢ rose pink Washington, second design) on cover.Identification ConfirmationStamp: Scott #64b (rose pink shade of the 1861 3¢ issue). The "balls at corner" you mentioned refer to the second design (distinguished by small balls/ornaments in the corners of the stamp frame, vs. the first design). This matches the visual—bright rose pink color, typical for #64b (scarcer than the common #65 rose). Issued around August 17, 1861, as part of the effort to replace earlier stamps.Postmark: Partial "MAR 31" (likely 1865 from the docketing "Rec'd April 3rd 1865"). Target/segmented killer cancel tying the stamp.Cover: Addressed to Miss Mary Hitchcock, 445 West 7th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Standard domestic use during the Civil War era. Clean overall with typical aging.Design Note: The second design (#64b family) was introduced to differentiate from prior issues and prevent misuse, especially amid Civil War disruptions.Value via Swedish Tiger & SiegelSwedish Tiger: Lists used #64b at roughly $150–$200+ (depending on centering/condition). On-cover examples carry a premium due to the shade's scarcity and Civil War context.Siegel Auctions: They regularly feature #64b (singles, shades, and covers) in classic U.S. sales. Comparable #64b on cover realizations are in the low-to-mid hundreds (e.g., $300–$1,000+ for nice examples with clear cancels or patriotic elements; plain domestic uses like this are more modest but still desirable)

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