1857, 12¢ black, plate I. O.g., paper hinge remnants, deep color and attractively centered, thin spot in upper right margin, otherwise F.-V.F. Scott No. 36  $2,000. $0 (Image)

1857, 12¢ black, plate I. Position 87R1, black grid cancel, exceptional centering, rich bold shade, Extremely Fine, a magnificent example of this value; with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 36  $375. $0 (Image)

1857, 12¢ black, plate I. Pair, town cancel, light corner crease at upper left, rich color, Fine appearance. Scott No. 36  $800. $0 (Image)

1857, 12¢ black, plate I. Unusual circle of wedges cancels, well centered, strong shade, Very Fine. Scott No. 36  $375. $0 (Image)

1857, 12¢ black, plate I. Horizontal pair, tied on small piece by light town and bold red "19" handstamp, Fine and attractive. Scott No. 36  $800. $0 (Image)

1857, 12¢ black, plate I. Vertical strip of 3 showing double perfs at left in top stamp and partially in middle stamp, pen cancels, bottom stamp creased, otherwise Fine. Scott No. 36  $525 for singles. $0 (Image)