1869, 12¢ green, rich color, tied by cork cancel duplexed with "Cambridge Mass. Aug. 6" cds to Commander John G. Walker of the U.S.S. Sabine in care of B.F. Stevens at London, England, red "Boston 'Paid' Aug 6" exchange cds, red London Paid (8.18.69) arrival cds, complete strike of "United States Despatch Agent, B.F. Stevens, London, Aug 19 1869" oval forwarding handstamp, manuscript "Cherbourg, Aug 20, 1869" arrival docketing. Scott Nos. 117  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

1869, 12¢ green, full o.g., neatly hinged at top, strong bold color, attractive centering amid wide margins, Very Fine; with 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 117  $1,900. $0 (Image)

1869, 12¢ green, without gum, exceptional centering amid large well balanced margins, rich color, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely gem stamp; with 2014 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90, SSV $1,025). Scott No. 117  $700. $0 (Image)

1869, 12¢ green, quartered cork cancel, precision centering amid large oversized margins, bright vivid color, Extremely Fine to Superb, an outstanding large margin gem; with 2014 P.F. Graded certificate (XF-S 95, SSV $825). Scott No. 117  $130. $0 (Image)

1869, 12¢ green, segmented grid cancel, precision centering amid large beautifully balanced margins all around, deep rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a striking gem; with 2007 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $800). Scott No. 117  $130. $0 (Image)