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12c Green (117). Block of 37, deep rich color, very heavily cancelled — the postmaster evidently wanted to make sure this could never be reused — some faults to be expected in such a large multiple THIS IS BY FAR THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. The next largest used multiple is a block of twelve. Ex Lafayette. Scott Retail $13,940.00 as seven blocks of four, four pairs and a single Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3330 |
US$3,750.00 |
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12c Green (Scott 117). Intense shade, tied by crossroads, “Newburyport Mass. Feb. 28” circular datestamp on 1870 cover to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, receiving backstamp, slightly reduced at top and small piece out at upper left, Fine use to a scarce destination, ex Gallagher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3331 |
US$425.00 |
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117, 1869 12c Green,cork cancel, 2013 PSAG graded VF-XF 85 certificate (Scott price $260) H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1167 |
US$130.00 |
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1869, 12¢ green (Scott 117), o.g., previously hinged, incredibly fresh and choice high quality stamp with ravishing rich color and wide margins, a very desirable Pictorial issue, Very Fine, 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,900. Estimate value $1,500 – 2,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2135 |
US$1,700.00 |
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1869, 12¢ green (Scott 117), neat black cancellation, gorgeous example for the most quality conscious collector, perfectly centered with balanced margins, with exquisite rich shade, a great stamp, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2006 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95 (1 of 12 at this grade, with 20 others grading higher). SMQ $800 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $130. Estimate $600 – 800. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2136 |
US$450.00 |
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12c Green (Scott 117). Original gum, small h.r., remarkably fresh with wonderful rich color, deceptively reperfed at top (not mentioned on accompanying 1972 P.F. certificate), Very Fine appearance Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 230 |
US$700.00 |
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12c Green (Scott 117). Slightly disturbed original gum, rich color, Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 229 |
US$550.00 |
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1869, 12¢ green (Scott 117), neat black cork cancellation, handsome top quality example with extra large margins and brilliant color, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate graded XF-90. Scott Stamp Values $375 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $130. Estimate $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 258 |
US$425.00 |
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o U.S. General Issues, 1869, 12¢ Green, #117, used, Grade 90 Extremely Fine, PF (2014) cert. Scott Stamp Values $375. Estimate value $220-250. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1751 |
US$276.00 |
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12c Green (Scott 117). Three used singles, rich colors, neat cancels, one reperfed, others Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 118 |
US$200.00 |
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12c Green (Scott 117). Wide margins and choice centering, light cork Leaf cancel, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ price $375.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 117 |
US$400.00 |
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1869, 12¢ green (Scott 117), o.g., previously hinged, incredibly well centered example with an incredible depth of color, absolutely gorgeous appearance; expertly reperfed at top and left margins, not mentioned on accompanying certificate, otherwise Extremely Fine, clear 2007 P.F. certificate graded XF-90. SMQ $5,500 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $1,900. Estimate value $1,500 – 2,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2100 |
US$1,400.00 |
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Scott #117, 12c Green, exceptionally well centered and margined, rich color and a well incised impression, attractively cancelled by small red quartered cork cancel, choice very fine; a pretty stamp; 2014 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 155 |
US$200.00 |
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o 12¢ green (Scott 117), huge margins, beautifully centered, bright color, unobtrusive cork cancel, Extremely Fine, a choice used jumbo single. SMQ $850 for normal 95 (photo). $140 Expertization: 2009 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Sup 95J. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 210 |
US$700.00 |
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* 12¢ green (Scott 117), virtually perfectly centered, intense color and a fine impression, part original gum, Extremely Fine (photo). $1,900 Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 208 |
US$1,200.00 |