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1851, 12¢ gray black (Scott 17), brilliant “red paint” cancellation, gorgeous example with the deepest and richest color imaginable nicely contrasted by the colorful postmark, Very Fine. Scott $290. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 167 |
US$150.00 |
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1851, 12¢ gray black (Scott 17), small part o.g., excellent example of this exceedingly difficult mint stamp, with warm rich color, available at a very affordable price; small thin spots at top, and a light crease along bottom right corner, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $6,250 for full o.g. Estimate price $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 164 |
US$375.00 |
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1851, 12¢ gray black (Scott 17), regummed over small faults, intense color and razor sharp impression, a really pretty stamp with a hidden fault that is only detectable when the stamp is dipped in fluid; small tear at top, Very Fine appearance, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $2,500. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 163 |
US$550.00 |
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() U.S. General Issues, 1851, 12¢ Gray Black, #17, unused, close to clear margins, “slight staining at top, mostly in the margin”, Fine appearance, PF (1989) cert. Scott $2,200. Estimate price $300-400. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1661 |
US$345.00 |
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o U.S. General Issues, 1851, 12¢ Gray Black, #17, black “New Orleans” cds, excellent margins all round, excellent color, Grade 85 Very Fine to Extremely Fine, PSAG (2014) cert. Scott Stamp Values $330. Estimate $200-250. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1662 |
US$242.00 |
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12c Black (Scott 17). Ample even margins, deep shade, light town cancel leaves design completely visible, Very Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 56 |
US$180.00 |
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United States 1851-57 Issue 1851 12c black, seven copies including a horizontal strip of three, used on piece, with part of adjoining stamp at right, margins cut in or small faults, otherwise an impressive franking Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2014, Sale 201406, Lot 24 |
US$475.00 |
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United States 1851-57 Issue 1851 12c black, pos. 27R, unused without gum, margins all around including parts of adjoining stamps at right and bottom, rich color, sharp impression, v.f., rare unused, with 2000 PSE cert. Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2014, Sale 201406, Lot 23 |
US$1,000.00 |
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1851, 12¢ gray black (Scott 17), lightly struck black town cancellation, choice example with marvelous fresh color and choice margins including part of the adjacent stamp at right, Fine to Very Fine, with photocopy of 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott $260. Estimate price $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2071 |
US$100.00 |
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Scott #17, 12c Black, an exceptionally handsome used example of this always difficult stamp, featuring four large and perfectly balanced margins, clean crisp impression and strong color, attractive black grid cancel, extremely fine; an exceptionally scarce stamp this choice; 2014 PSE certificate XF-Superb 95; $1,250.00). Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 36 |
US$650.00 |
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Scott #17, 12c Black, large used single with mostly large margins all around, barely touching at bottom left, deep black color and intense impression, light magenta grid cancel, very fine and handsome example. Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 37 |
US$90.00 |
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1851, 12¢ gray black (Scott 17), horizontal pair, light blue town cancellation, one of the most beautiful multiples imaginable, a remarkably choice pair with delightful fresh color, a premium quality showpiece, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott $675. Estimate $500 – 750. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 83 |
US$425.00 |
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1851, 12¢ gray black (Scott 17), position 81R, light cancel, remarkably fresh with huge margins, showing bits of adjacent stamps on three sides, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott $260. Estimate value $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 82 |
US$300.00 |
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o 12¢ gray black (Scott 17), large margins, rich color and with a deeply etched impression, light town c.d.s., Extremely Fine, choice. SMQ $575 (photo). $260 Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 38 |
US$210.00 |
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* 12¢ gray black (Scott 17), large margins all around, with positions of the frame lines of adjoining stamps at left and bottom, prooflike color and impression, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine (photo). $6,250 A GEM MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 12¢ 1851 ISSUE WHICH IS RARELY ENCOUNTERED IN SUCH A MARVELOUS STATE OF PRESERVATION AND WITH LARGE MARGINS. Expertization: 1998 P. F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 36 |
US$5,500.00 |