Lot 3146 E
1861, 3¢ Washington, N.B.N.C. essay, in deep red, nearly complete design, die on India paper, die sunk on card (70x77mm) showing full die sink, with outside scrolls or ornaments in "3" or "US" added, with pencil notation "no. 5.½ white" at lower right, bright and fresh, Very Fine.Scott No. 65-E14a $750.
Realized: $1,500