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1873, 12¢ blackish violet. O.g., intensely rich color; faint horizontal crease at top, Very Fine appearance, with 1983 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 162; $2,400. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2167 |
US$500.00 |
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1873, 12¢ blackish violet (Scott 162), o.g., previously hinged, bold prooflike color and razor sharp impression, exceedingly fresh stamp that’s pristine both front and back, Fine. Scott $2,400. Estimate price $500 – 750. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1406 |
US$475.00 |
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United States 1870-73 Banknote Issues 1873 12c blackish violet, unused, slightly disturbed original gum, rich color and sharp impression, centered to bottom, fine stamp, with 2006 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 201501, Lot 151 |
US$450.00 |
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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, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1332 |
US$4,000.00 |
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1873, 12¢ blackish violet (Scott 162), gorgeous red geometric cancellation, tremendous example with an extraordinary postmark that the older certificate describes as magenta, while the newly issued certificate describing it as a red postmark, take your pick as it’s beautiful either way, Extremely Fine, 1990 P.F. and 2014 P.F. certificate graded XF-90. Scott Stamp Values $300 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $160. Estimate price $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 151 |
US$450.00 |
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12c Blackish Violet (Scott 162). Intense shade and impression on bright paper, unobtrusive cork cancel, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $750.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3429 |
US$650.00 |
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12c Blackish Violet (Scott 162). Block of four, intense color and proof-like impression on bright paper, each stamp with dotted grid cancel, tiny sealed tear at bottom left, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, ex Twigg-Smith Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3430 |
US$225.00 |
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162, 1874 12c Blackish violet,face free cork cancel, Very Fine (Scott $140) H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1222 |
US$150.00 |
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162, 1874 12c Blackish violet,particularly well centered, circle of “V”s cancel, Extremely Fine, 2013 PF certificate (Scott price $140) H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1221 |
US$160.00 |
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12c Blackish Violet (Scott 162). Original gum, paper h.r., incredible deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 12-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. A pretty stamp. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 303 |
US$6,000.00 |
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1873, 12¢ blackish violet (Scott 162), lightly struck black cancellation, extremely impressive stamp with an incredible depth of color and extra large margins, a flawless high quality example, Extremely Fine, 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90 (1 of 17 at this grade, with only 18 others currently grading higher). SMQ $275 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $145. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 288 |
US$200.00 |
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U.S. General Issues, 1873, 12¢ Blackish Violet, #162, used, grade 85 Very Fine to Extremely Fine, PSAG (2014) cert. Scott Stamp Values $975. Estimate $400-500. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1801 |
US$661.00 |
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1873, 12¢ blackish violet (Scott 162), black cancellation, magnificent appearing example with huge JUMBO margins and luscious rich color; reperforated at left, otherwise Extremely Fine, clear 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott $140. Estimate $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2121 |
US$275.00 |
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1873, 12¢ blackish violet (Scott 162), neat black cancellation, fresh and appealing example with exceptionally rich color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2013 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85. SMQ $165 in grade of VF-XF-85. Scott $140. Estimate price $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 302 |
US$120.00 |
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* 12¢ blackish violet (Scott 162), nicely centered and exceptionally fresh with intense color, bright paper and full original gum, Very Fine (photo). $2,400 Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. Provenance: Gorham. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 278 |
US$1,050.00 |