State Dept., 1873, 12¢ dark green (Scott O63), o.g., hinge remnant, impressive deep color and razor sharp impression, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $310. Estimate price $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3378 |
US$160.00 | |
State Dept., 1873, 12¢ dark green (Scott O63), unused without gum, gorgeous well centered example with bold prooflike color, quite scarce when found in this quality and this stamp isn’t even listed in PSE’s pricing guide above the grade of XF-90; a great stamp in phenomenal quality, Superb, 2015 P.S.E. certificate graded SUP-98. SMQ $200 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $140. Estimate $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 3377 |
US$325.00 | |
State Dept., 1873, 12¢ dark green. O.g., fairly light hinging, exceptional centering, rich deep color, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. O63; $310. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2573 |
US$325.00 | |
Scott #O63S, 12c State Dept. with “Specimen” overprint, without gum as issued, well centered, rich color, tiny thin spot, otherwise very fine; only 280 issued. Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2015, Sale 150, Lot 258 |
US$130.00 | |
12c State (Scott O63). Block of four, original gum, marvelously well-centered, deep rich shade, Extremely Fine, a spectacular multiple which might be the finest extant, ex Markovits Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1085, Lot 4093 |
US$1,500.00 | |
12c State, Specimen Ovpt. (Scott O63S). Without gum as issued, wide margins, couple tiny toned spots not mentioned on accompanying certificate, appears Very Fine, only 280 sold, with 1998 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 4207 |
US$275.00 | |
State Dept., 1873, 12¢ dark green (Scott O63), o.g., previously hinged, massive margins and lively color, a marvelous top quality Official, Extremely Fine. Scott $310. Estimate value $250 – 350. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 798 |
US$170.00 | |
12c State (Scott O63). Deep rich color, wide margins and nice centering, bold oval numeral grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $250.00), this is the only used example contained in the P.S.E. Population Report Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3679 |
US$300.00 | |
12c State (Scott O63). Original gum, single hinge mark, deep rich color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 971 |
US$325.00 | |
State Dept., 1873, 12¢ dark green (O63), block of 4, deep color, original gum (hinge remnants upper left & lower left stamps, light crease top stamps, fresh and and otherwise F.-V.F. Scott $1,650 Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 336, Lot 1412 |
US$800.00 | |
U.S.; Official Issues, State Dept., 1873, 12¢ Dark Green, #O63. O.g. (h.r.), Extremely Fine. Scott $310. Estimate value $140-160. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 84, Lot 1825 |
US$334.00 | |