12c Dull Violet (151). Deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, nicely complemented by red New York Foreign Mail 8-Point Star cancel, perfectly centered

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1871 12-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE, WITH WIDE MARGINS, GORGEOUS COLOR AND A RED NEW YORK FOREIGN MAIL CANCELLATION. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.

With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,600.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve this grade.

Image Magnifier / Download

PSE Population Report

Market data

Power Search for Comparables