1914, 12¢ copper red. O.g., never hinged, precise centering, intense color in the true Copper Red shade, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 435a; $73. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2386 |
US$210.00 | |
12c Claret Brown (Scott 435). Mint N.H., detailed impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,375.00), only one has graded higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1093, Lot 306 |
US$1,300.00 | |
12c Claret Brown (Scott 435). Mint N.H., rich color, gorgeous centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ value $1,375.00), only one has graded higher Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1313 |
US$1,200.00 | |
12c Copper Red (435a). Gorgeous deep color in this distinct shade, choice centering with Jumbo margins, neat strike of oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used example of this shade and difficult to find in this condition, with 2011 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ for normal Scott 435 shade $160.00 as 95, unpriced as 98), only two used examples of this shade are listed in the P.S.E. Population Report, the other is graded 85 Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1511 |
US$700.00 | |
12c Claret Brown (Scott 435). Huge margins and outstanding centering, face-free cancel confined to bottom of stamp, deep rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2011 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ value $500.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no others, the next highest is a 95 Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1510 |
US$800.00 | |
1914, 12¢ copper red (Scott 435a), o.g., previously hinged, outstanding top quality example of this terribly elusive copper red shade, with iridescent color and clear impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP-95 (1 of 6 at this grade, with 11 others grading higher). SMQ $80 in the grade of XF-Sup-95. Scott $30. Estimate price $75 – 100. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 363 |
US$100.00 | |
USA (Scott 435) 1914 FRANKLIN 12? CLARET BROWN (PSE GRADED 95) Choice stamp, fresh, extremely fine to superb, original gum, lightly hinged. (2005 PSE Graded Cert #00131581, XF-Sup 95, Mint, OG) (SMQ price $80) Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 827 |
US$120.00 | |
** 12¢ claret brown (Scott 435), wide top margin plate no. 6910 block of six, very well centered, bright color, otherwise original gum, never hinged, natural paper fold with selvage ends in tiny tear, Very Fine (photo). $525 Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 583 |
US$300.00 | |
12c Claret Brown (Scott 435). Mint N.H., intense shade, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $480.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 617 |
US$375.00 | |
U.S.; General Issues, 1913-15, 12¢, plate block of 6, #435. O.g., bottom #6913, fresh and Fine. Scott $350. Estimate value $70. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2013, Sale 99, Lot 185 |
US$58.00 | |
U.S.; General Issues, 1913-15, 12¢, plate block of 6, #435. O.g., side #6913, fresh and Fine. Scott $350. Estimate value $80. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2013, Sale 99, Lot 184 |
US$81.00 | |
1914, 12¢ copper red (435a), right plate block of 6, o.g., never hinged, premium quality copper red shade, with vibrant color, in immaculate mint condition, Fine to Very Fine, 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott $550. Estimate value $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3555 |
US$350.00 | |
1914, 12¢ claret brown (435), left plate block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged (5 stamps never hinged), appealing example with fabulous bold rich color, Fine to Very Fine, 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott $350. Estimate value $250 – 350. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3554 |
US$350.00 | |
12c Copper Red, “Pink Back” (435a var). Block of four with plate no. 6902 selvage at bottom, h.r., rich color with strong Pink Back, Very Fine and choice, a scarce block of the Pink Back variety, according to Scott Catalogue the aniline inks of some printings caused a pink tinge to permeate the paper and appear on the back, we have offered only three singles since keeping computerized records Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1809 |
US$150.00 | |
1914, 12¢ claret brown (Scott 435), o.g., never hinged, desirable top quality example, with huge margins and crisp clear color, simply gorgeous, Extremely Fine, 1996 P.F. certificate. Scott $60. Estimate $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 770 |
US$60.00 | |