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12c Dull Violet, Grill (Scott 140). H. Grill, unusually choice centering with wide margins, beautiful rich color, cork cancel and traces of red cancel at bottom, many grill points showing clearly EXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1870 12-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE, GRADED XF-90 BY THE P.F. With 1981 and 2008 P.F. certificates (XF 90). While this stamp is P.F. graded, the P.S.E. Population Report does not contain a used example graded XF-90 or better Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5421 |
US$5,750.00 |
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12c Dull Violet, Grill (Scott 140). H. Grill, attractively centered, unusually strong color, light central blue cork cancel VERY FINE. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1870 BANK NOTE GRILLED STAMP WITH A COLORED CANCELLATION. With 2008 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5422 |
US$3,750.00 |
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12c Dull Violet, Grill (Scott 140). H. Grill, better color than usual, target cancel and part circular datestamp VERY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 12-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE. With 1998 P.F. and 1997 P.S.E. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1535 |
US$2,300.00 |
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12c Dull Violet, Grill (Scott 140). H. Grill, unusually choice centering with wide margins, rich color in beautiful pastel shade, lightly struck cork cancel and part of red German transit marking, many grill points showing clearly EXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1870 12-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE. VERY FEW ARE CANCELLED IN RED. Ex Kantor and Morris. With 1951 A.P.S., 1967 and 1992 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1534 |
US$10,500.00 |
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12c Dull Violet, Grill (Scott 140). H. Grill, unused (no gum), deep rich color on fresh crisp paper, several rows of noticeable grill points at left VERY FINE. A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1870 NATIONAL GRILLED ISSUE. THIS IS THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATION OF THE SET TO OBTAIN IN UNUSED CONDITION. Aside from the 24c, which does not exist unused, the 12c is the most difficult to obtain unused, in any condition. Probably less than ten exist with original gum, and many of these have faults. The stamp here, with clear grill points, rich color, choice centering and in sound condition, is one of the finest extant. With 1990 and 2006 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 973, Lot 133 |
US$7,000.00 |
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12c Dull Violet, Grill (Scott 140). H. Grill, unused (no gum), pretty shade on crisp paper, easily discernible grill points VERY FINE. A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1870 NATIONAL GRILLED ISSUE. THIS IS THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATION OF THE SET TO OBTAIN IN UNUSED CONDITION. Aside from the 24c, which does not exist unused, the 12c is the most difficult to obtain unused, in any condition. Probably less than ten exist with original gum, and many of these have faults. The stamp here, with clear grill points, rich color, choice centering and in sound condition, is a true condition rarity. With 1991 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3143 |
US$19,000.00 |
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12c Dull Violet, Grill (Scott 140). H. Grill, rich color, clearly noticeable grill points, unobtrusive cork cancel which appears to be a “D”, light corner creases at top left, Very Fine appearance, with 1988 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 736 |
US$700.00 |
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12c Dull Violet, Grill (Scott 140). H. Grill pretty shade, easily discernible grill points, cork cancel and also trace of red cancel at top, tiny corner creases at top corners, Very Fine appearance, with 2006 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 737 |
US$800.00 |
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12c Dull Violet, Grill (Scott 140). H. Grill, clearly noticeable grill points, cork cancel, tiny corner crease, reperfed (not noted on accompanying certificate), Fine appearance, with 1985 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2430 |
US$550.00 |
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() 1870, 12¢ dull violet, grilled (140), centered to the right, deep rich color with a detailed impression. Unused. V.G. Scott price $14,000 AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 12¢ GRILLED ISSUE. Expertization: 1974 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, May 2008, Sale 327, Lot 142 |
US$1,500.00 |
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o 1870, 12¢ dull violet, grilled (140), virtually perfectly centered with beautifully balanced margins, a rather distinct grill and a light target cancel; couple slightly nibbed perfs, fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott $3,250 Expertization: clear 1998 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 146 |
US$1,300.00 |
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o U.S., 1870, 12¢ dull violet, #140. Blue cork cancel, “short perf and light staining at the bottom”, centered, Fine and attractive, PSE (2006) cert. Scott $3,300. Estimate value $500. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Apr 2008, Sale 77, Lot 69 |
US$1,323.00 |
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o 1870, 12¢ dull violet, grilled (140), pastel color, several distinct grill points, segmented cork cancel, small corner creases, reperforated at right, Fine appearance. Scott $3,250 Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1635 |
US$600.00 |
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() 1870, 12¢ dull violet, grilled (140), strong color and impression, with a fairly complete grill, regummed, reperforated at top, handstamp on reverse shows through slightly, otherwise F-VF. Scott value $14,000 Expertization: 1991 P.S.E. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 325, Lot 1634 |
US$3,250.00 |
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o 1870, 12¢ dull violet, grilled (140), well centered with stronger than usual color and a well impressed, nearly complete grill, light circle of Vs cancellation, Very Fine. An outstanding example of the 12¢ National grill. Scott price $3,250 Expertization: signed Bartels and 1991 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2007, Sale 323, Lot 329 |
US$6,500.00 |