1870, 24¢ purple, used with 1¢ ultramarine (156), both tied by circle of wedges on 1876 legal-size cover to Germany, matching "San Francisco Cal., Registered, Jan 13" cds, red "New York Registered Jan 20" transit cds, Hamburg registry label affixed, Breslau (2.6) arrival cds; small stamp flaws, F.-V.F. Scott No. 153  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

1870, 24¢ purple, red N.Y.F.M. cancel, bright color and strong impression, Very Fine; with 1991 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 153  $245. $0 (Image)

1870, 24¢ purple, fancy negative numeral "12" cancel, choice centering amid evenly balanced margins, strong color, Extremely Fine; with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $650). Scott No. 153  $230. $0 (Image)