1851, 12¢ Gray Black, left margin single, bold blue Philadelphia town cancel, huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at top and bottom with wide sheet margin at left, rich color and a sharp proof-like impression on bright fresh paper, Superb; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $3,250). Scott No. 17  $265. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 12¢ ISSUE BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY COLOR CANCELLATION. $0 (Image)

1851, 12¢ Gray Black, blue Cincinnati cds, four large even margins for this notoriously tight margin issue, lovely color and impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, a gorgeous stamp with this decorative blue Cincinnati postmark; with 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,300). Scott No. 17  $265. $0 (Image)