Price of US Stamps Scott 128: 1875 12c Pictorial Re-issue S.S. Adriatic. Page 1

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 12¢ green (Scott 128), o.g., small hinge remnant, unbelievably fresh and choice example of this terribly difficult 1875 re-issue, with crystal clear impression and ravishing rich color, with a mere 1,584 examples reportedly sold, Very Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,250. Estimate price $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2386

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 12¢ green (Scott 128), unused without gum, fresh and attractive stamp; thin spot and small repairs at top right and bottom left, otherwise Very Fine, with 1974 A.P.S. certificate which calls this stamp used and thinned; We are selling this stamp as unused with a catalogue value of $1,025 and not as used with a catalogue value of $3,250. Scott $1,025. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2387

Scott #128, 12c Green re-issue, large margins, strong re-issue color and impression, full o.g., fresh and fine; 1968 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 123

12c Green, Re-Issue (Scott 128). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually wide margins, neat strike of duplex cancel EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. The 12c 1869 Pictorial Re-Issue is the second rarest of the set in used condition (the 3c is the rarest). The Rose book estimates 15-25 extant used copies, and SMQ estimates 20 extant. With 2015 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85 XQ). The XQ in the grade is used for stamps of extraordinary quality.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1106, Lot 3119

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 12¢ green (Scott 128), unused without gum, extremely fresh, a very pleasing example of this tough stamp, of which only 1,584 were sold; reperforated at right, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2015 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,025. Estimate value $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2598

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 12¢ green (Scott 128), light registry cancellation, extremely well centered stamp with gorgeous rich color, an extremely rare genuinely used stamp of which a mere 1,584 examples were reportedly sold; missing top left corner perfroation and a sealed tear at bottom right, otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott $3,250. Estimate value $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2599

12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Part original gum, rich color and detailed impression, misaligned perf hole at right, Very Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as original gum

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 245

12c Green, Re-Issue (Scott 128). Block of four, original gum, well-centered, deep rich color and proof-like impression, top left stamp tiny tear at top left, minute thin speck in area of hinge removal on bottom right stamp EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED BLOCK OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. A SPECTACULAR RARITY OF CLASSIC UNITED STATES PHILATELY. Ex Worthington, Bechtel, Zoellner and “Lafayette”. With 2003 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 256

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 12¢ green. Without gum, well centered, deep rich color; nibbed perf at bottom, Extremely Fine appearance. Scott No. 128; $1,025.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2129

12c Green, Re-Issue (Scott 128). Original gum, deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $5,250.00). Only five have graded higher.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1112

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 12¢ green (Scott 128), o.g., small hinge remnant, unbelievable fresh stamp in a quality rarely encountered, with breathtaking vibrant color and clearly etched impression, few others come close to the gorgeous qualities exhibited on this stamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, only 1,584 reportedly sold. Scott $2,250. Estimate price $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1364

1869 (1875 Re-issue), 12¢ green (Scott 128), part o.g., exceedingly fresh and handsome example in immaculate condition with dazzling color, Fine to Very Fine, only 1,584 examples sold, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $2,250. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 132

12c Green, Re-Issue (Scott 128). Incredibly rich color and proof-like impression, almost perfect centering with well-proportioned margins, neat strike of New York City “2” oval grid cancel and part of duplex datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION, AND EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. THIS REMARKABLE STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AND THE ONLY ONE TO ACHIEVE IT. The 12c 1869 Pictorial Re-Issue is the second rarest of the set in used condition (the 3c is the rarest). The Rose book estimates 15-25 extant used copies, and SMQ estimates 20 extant. It was the only used 1869 Re-Issue denomination in the Zoellner collection that was accepted with a small fault. Ex Tahoe and Merlin. With 2001 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $15,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3358

12c Green, Re-Issue (Scott 128). Intense shade and impression, bold New York City “2” oval grid cancel and part of duplex datestamp, small corner crease at top left, Very Fine appearance, scarce in used condition, the Rose book estimates 15-25 extant used copies, and SMQ estimates 20 extant, with 1998 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3359

128, 1875 12c Green re-issue,unused, light corner crease at top left, deep color, Fine, 2014 PSE certificate (Scott value $1,025) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1186