1861 Cover Scott# 65 Rose

Updated September 9, 2026

This is a genuine Civil War-era U.S. postal history cover bearing a single 3¢ George Washington stamp from the 1861 series (Scott #65, rose shade).IdentificationStamp Details ? Perforated (perf 12), George Washington profile facing right, with "U.S. POSTAGE" above and "THREE CENTS" below. This design was introduced in August 1861 as part of the new series to replace demonetized stamps. Color ? Rose (standard warm reddish-rose of the common #65). The yellowish envelope and heavy cancel/fading make it appear paler and slightly brownish in photos, but it lacks the pure, vivid pink (no brown/red hints) or pigeon-blood pink (bluish undertone) of the scarce early printing Scott #64. Postmark ? Black circular date stamp (CDS) from "COLUMBIANA / O." (Columbiana, Ohio—a small town in Columbiana County). The date is not fully legible, but the style and usage fit 1861-1865. The cancel ties the stamp to the cover. Address ? Handwritten in cursive: "Mr. James Brown Esq / & others / Columbiana / Ohio" (likely sent locally or short-distance within Ohio). Condition ? Aged yellowish envelope with wear (stains, creases), heavy cancel, and some stamp fading/soiling—typical for genuine 160+ year-old used covers. On cover: Plain single-franked Civil War-era covers like this (common rose shade, town cancel, average condition) typically retail for $30–$80 USD.

Register & bid on this lot at Bidspirit →

More lots in this auction

• 1941-S Mercury Dime (San Francisco Mint)
• 1861 Cover Scott# 65 Rose Stamp
• 1951 Franklin Half Dollar P-No Mint 90% Silver.
• 1968 Canada 25 Cents – 50% Silver
• 1912 Barber Dime (Philadelphia Mint)
• 1952-D Franklin Half Dollar (Denver Mint).
• 1 oz Copper Bar 1937 Buffalo Nickel
• Scott U9 (1854, 3¢ red on buff, Die 2 USA

See all lots in Coin, Stamp and Collectables 30 →