Lot 26 United States (C)SC#162 12c Blackish Violet, 1873-1879 Large Bank Note Continental Printing Issue, A Fine Used Single, Color A Little Faded & Some Minor Abrasions

A fine used single of the 12c blackish violet from the 1873-1879 Large Bank Note Continental Printing Issue, color a little faded & some minor abrasions.

Scott values this at $150, so we estimate it at $75. The stamp offered here grades 66 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 3/5

Impression: 3/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10