Lot 1790
1869, 12¢ green, full yet a bit disturb o.g., remarkably well centered amid large well balanced margins all around, deep bold color, very fresh, Extremely Fine, a handsome mint example of the 12¢ Pictorial issue; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $5,500).Scott No. 117 $1,900.
Lot 1791 o
1869, 12¢ green, light red town cancels, near perfect centering amid large well balanced margins, rich vibrant color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2010 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $850 without color cancel premium).Scott No. 117 $290.
Realized: $1,000
Lot 1792 o
1869, 12¢ green, showing part arrow imprint in top left corner, light blue target cancel, exceptional centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, deep bold color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a gorgeous used gem; with 2013 P.F. Graded certificate (XF-S 95, SSV $825).Scott No. 117 $290.
Realized: $750
Lot 1793 o
1869, 12¢ green, circle of wedges cancel, large oversized margins, rich vivid color, an Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90J, SMQ $375 for 90 and $850 for 95).Scott No. 117 $140.
Realized: $230
Lot 1794 o
1869, 12¢ green, light cork cancel, precision centering amid wide margins, strong bold color, Extremely Fine; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $375).Scott No. 117 $140.
Realized: $230
Lot 1795 ()
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I, without gum, bright colors and wide margins, Fine, a scarce unused stamp.Scott No. 118 $3,500.
Realized: $350
Lot 1796 o
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I, red and black "face free" cancels, virtually perfect centering, evenly balanced margins, strong bright colors, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2012 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 118 $800.
Realized: $1,050
Lot 1797 o
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I, neat light target cancel, strong bright colors, Very Fine; with 1986 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 118 $800.
Realized: $400
Lot 1798 o
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I, light cork cancel, well centered amid nicely balanced margins, bright colors, Extremely Fine; with 2004 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 118 $800.
Realized: $475
Lot 1799 o
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I, light cork cancel, strong colors, F.-V.F.Scott No. 118 $800.
Realized: $140