U.S. 3¢ Rose Washington stamp from the 1861 Issue

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	73
Estimate	5.00 - 15.00 USD
Category	Stamps & Philately
Auction	Coin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29
Date	August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Featherznest
Location	Grapevine, Arkansas

U.S. 3¢ Rose Washington stamp from the 1861 Issue, Scott #65 (National Bank Note Co.).IdentificationDesign: George Washington portrait in an oval, with "U.S. POSTAGE" at top, "THREE CENTS" at bottom, and "3" in the upper corners. Perforated 12.Color: Rose (common shade for #65; early printings had pink variations like Scott #64).Condition: Used with a heavy circular/date cancel (appears to be a target or grid killer). The stamp shows typical wear, thinning, and some discoloration from age/cancellation ink, but the design remains identifiable."Swedish Tiger": This refers to the helpful stamp identification website (theswedishtiger.com), which is excellent for U.S. classics like this. It confirms the 1861 3¢ Washington series.No rare varieties (e.g., no grill, no rare shade like Pigeon Blood Pink) are evident from the photos.Value (Used)Standard used #65: $2–$5 in average condition.Your example: $1–$3 due to heavy cancellation and condition issues (common for used classics in auction lots).Better examples (lighter cancel, sound): $5–$15+.

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