3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26).
Two used on backs of covers with different anti-tobacco tracts,
incl. phrases such as "Banish it from your families and premises" and "Said
an Indian, 'I wish for three things. First, all the rum there is in the
world, secondly, all of the tobacco there is in the world, and then, more
rum.'", some slight waterstaining, Very Fine
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3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26).
Four covers, one No. 11, others No. 26 (two with pairs), forwarder
usages incl. illustrated Harnden & Co. advertising, A.B.C.F.M. oval,
inbound from Rotterdam with red New York forwarder's handstamp, blue New
Orleans forwarder on folded letter to New York, Fine-Very Fine group (Image) 
3c Dull Red, Ty. IIa
(26a). Position 1L11E, bright color, choice centering clearly showing
the type characteristics, tied by target, "Washington D.C. Jun. 2"
double-circle datestamp on orange cover to Potsdam N.Y., clear strike of
"Due 6" in circle handstamp, with original contents datelined
"Camp in the field at Col Spring Va. June 2nd 1864", slightly
reduced at right and few insignificantly toned perfs, Very Fine and scarce,
the stamp had been demonetized years ago and so was marked due 6c (3c
postage plus 3c penalty), with 1986 P.F. certificate describing it as Scott
26 (Image) 
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26).
Horizontal strip of four, natural s.e. at right with full center guideline,
tied by "New York Jun. 1?, 1860" circular datestamp and additional Ocean
Mail datestamp on cover to San Francisco, few toned spots, Very Fine,
scarce usage (Image) 
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26).
Two horizontal pairs and single, tied by "New-York Aug. 4, 1858" circular
datestamps on cover to McConnelsburg Pa., Very Fine five-times rate usage
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3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26).
Horizontal strip of six, tied by grids, "Plattsburgh N.Y. Oct. 8" circular
datestamp on legal-size yellow Northern New York Insurance Company
corner card cover to Rouses Point N.Y., vertical file fold at left not
affecting stamps, Very Fine (Image) 
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26).
Block of eight, tied by "Little Rock Ark. Jul. 18, 1859" circular
datestamps on cover to London, England, red London transit, red "3"
credit handstamp, stamps slightly oxidized, small cover scuffVERY FINE. AN IMPRESSIVE AND RARE FRANKING OF THE 3-CENT 1857 ISSUE FROM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO ENGLAND.
It is likely that high-denomination stamps were not available at the Little Rock post office. Ex Chase, Knapp and Grunin. (Image)
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26).
Tied by "Norwich Ct. Oct. 15, 1859" datestamp and used as forwarding
postage on cover from England to Norwich and forwarded to LaSalle
Ill., originating postage paid by G.B. 1sh Green tied by "18" in
barred oval handstamp, New York 24c credit, light vertical file fold
affects 1sh stamp, appears Very Fine, attractive usage
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3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26).
Horizontal strip of five, tied by grids, red "New York Paid 12 Jul. 3"
credit datestamp on 1861 tissue cover to Paris, France, red "P.D."
and French transit, few trivial perf flaws from placement near edge, Very
Fine (Image) 
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26).
Horizontal strip of five, pretty shade, tied by black grids, matching
"Newport R.I. Aug. 23, 1859" circular datestamp on mourning cover to
Paris, France, New York 3c credit datestamp also ties stamps,
appropriate transits, some overall wear and soiling, appears Very Fine,
attractive multiple used to France on a mourning cover
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3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26).
Two, s.e. at one side with guide lines, tied by grids, red "New-York Br.
Pkt. Apr. 16" circular datestamp on 1861 folded letter to Cadiz,
Spain, blue "8Rs." marking, receiving backstamp, Very Fine usage
overpaying the rate by 1c (Image)