1851, 12¢ black. Stitch watermark variety, unused, full margins, strong color, fresh and Extremely Fine, a handsome mint single; with 1987, 2004 P.F. certificates and 2006 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $2,950). Scott No. 17  $2,400 for no gum. $0 (Image)

1851, 12¢ black. Top margin single, light grid cancel, ample to large margins, bold color, Extremely Fine; with 2008 P.S.E.graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $740). Scott No. 17  $350. $0 (Image)

1851, 12¢ black. Positions 33/43/53R1, black grid cancels, some small faults, still a scarce strip, Fine. Scott No. 17  $1,100. $0 (Image)

1851, 12¢ black. Position 6R1, neat town cancel, even margins clear of design all around, Very Fine; with 2001 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 17  $350. $0 (Image)