1870, 12¢ dull violet, tied by bold "Middleborough, Mass., Jul 21" cds and quartered cork duplex on cover to Constantinople, Turkey, red "New York, Paid All, Jul 23" transit and receiving backstamp; cover slight reduced at tear at left, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 151  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

1870, 12¢ dull violet, H. grill, faint cork cancel, strong color, F.-V.F., an attractive lightly cancelled example of the grilled 12¢ Banknote issue; with 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 140  $3,750. $0 (Image)