1869, 12¢ green. Tied by manuscript "Steeles Tavern, Va., July 2/69" postmark on illustrated Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine advertising cover to London, England, red New York and London transit cds's, receiving backstamp; cover with vertical file fold, tear around stamp and minor stains, Fine. Scott No. 117  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

1869, 12¢ green. Large oversized margins, tied by "Belvidere, N.J., May 29" cds and target duplex paying the quadruple 3¢ rate on folded letter sheet to Washington, N.J.; couple small cover tears, Very Fine. Scott No. 117  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

1869, 12¢ green. O.g., wide margins, strong color, nibbed perf at right and barely perceptible tone spot at center, otherwise Very Fine; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 117  $2,500. $0 (Image)

1869, 12¢ green. blue cork cancel, oversized margins showing portion of guide arrow in lower right corner, rich color, Very Fine. Scott No. 117  $310. $0 (Image)