US Stamp Values Scott 162: 1873 12c Henry Clay Continental Bank Note. Page 1

U.S.; General Issues, 1873, 12¢ Blackish Violet, #162, o.g., deep, rich color, original gum, “light gum staining along the perforations”, otherwise fine, PF (1996) cert. Scott $2,400. Estimate price $230-260.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1519

1873, 12¢ blackish violet (Scott 162), neat black cancellation, fresh and attractive well margined example with bold rich color, Very Fine, with 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott $145. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2432

12c Blackish Violet (Scott 162). Original gum, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice, scarce in this condition, ex “J & J”, with 1989 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 277

12c Blackish Violet (Scott 162). Disturbed original gum, deep rich color and well-balanced margins, natural paper inclusion in bottom margin, appears Very Fine, ex Laehder, with 1999 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 278

Scott #162, 12c Blackish violet, very scarce mint single of this elusive value, remarkably fresh possessing deep luxuriant color and razor sharp impression, full o.g., lightly hinged, a fine example of a scarce mint Bank Note; 1985 PF certificate.

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

United States 1870-73 Banknote Issues 1873 12c blackish violet, unused, large part original gum, deep color, fine, with 2015 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2015, Sale 201507, Lot 2071

12c Blackish Violet (Scott 162). Original gum, wonderful depth of color in the distinctive shade of the Continental printing, wide margins EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 12-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. With 2014 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1100, Lot 33

162, 1874 12c Blackish violet, disturbed o.g. and ink offsets, tiny corner crease at upper right, Fine centering, 2008 APS certificate (Scott $2,400)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3218

162, 1873 12c Blackish violet,blue cancel, Very Fine, 2015 PF certificate (Scott price $147.50) 

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3219

1873, 12¢ blackish violet (Scott 162), disturbed o.g., pristine example with fantastic rich color, a flawless stamp in attractive quality, Fine to Very Fine, 2015 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $2,400. Estimate value $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2653

1873, 12¢ blackish violet (Scott 162), expertly regummed, elusive unused stamp with deep prooflike color; reperforated at top, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $800 for no gum. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2654

1873, 12¢ blackish violet (Scott 162), lightl struck black cancellation, well centered with bold prooflike color, an outstanding showpiece, Extremely Fine, 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott $145. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2655

12c Blackish Violet (Scott 162). Original gum, intense dark shade and proof-like impression, reperfed at left (not noted on certificate), appears Very Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 303

1873, 12¢ blackish violet. Socked-on-the-nose New York Foreign Mail cancel, perfect centering amid large well balanced margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, an outstanding gem, with 2005 P.S.E. and 2013 P.F. certificates, both Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ value $750). Scott No. 162; $140.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2169

1873, 12¢ blackish violet. Light cork cancel, perfect centering amid evenly balanced margins, rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a stunning superbly centered gem, with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $750). Scott No. 162; $145.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2168