1873, 12¢ blackish violet, o.g., intensely rich color, faint horizontal crease at top, Very Fine appearance; with 1983 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 162  $2,400. $0 (Image)

1873, 12¢ blackish violet, light cork cancel, perfect centering amid evenly balanced margins, rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a stunning superbly centered gem; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $750). Scott No. 162  $145. $0 (Image)

1873, 12¢ blackish violet, socked-on-the-nose New York Foreign Mail cancel, perfect centering amid large well balanced margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine to Superb, an outstanding gem; with 2005 P.S.E. and 2013 P.F. certificates, both Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $750). Scott No. 162  $140. $0 (Image)