10c Yellow (116).
Brilliant color, cancelled by well-struck "Hiogo Japan"
double-circle handstamp with "Hiogo" complete and clear, Very Fine and
choice, beautiful strike of this scarce cancel
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12c Green (117). Original
gum, intense color and detailed proof-like impression on crisp paper, some
faint offset on gum, Very Fine and choice
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12c Green (117). Block of
four, original gum, some slight disturbance from hinge removal, rich
colorFINE-VERY FINE. ONE OF THE BEST-CENTERED 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL BLOCKS KNOWN.
The Rose book notes eight unused blocks, including off-center blocks of twelve and nine, three blocks of six and two blocks of four. All of the blocks of six or larger are off center. This block and one block in the Caspary sale are the best-centered of the group, but we cannot be certain that the Caspary block is still intact.
Ex Burrus, Bechtel and Zoellner. (Image)
12c Green (117). Deep
rich color, wide and balanced margins, cork cancel and part of red transit,
Extremely Fine, with 1984 and 2004 P.F. certificates
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12c Green (117). Deep
rich color nicely contrasted by red cancel, wide margins, Very Fine
and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate
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12c Green (117). Choice
centering with well-balanced margins, rich color nicely contrasted by
red quartered cork cancel, tiny corner crease at bottom left,
appears Very Fine (Image) 
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I
(118). Original gum, lightly hinged, nearly perfect centering with wide
margins, bright colors, strong grill impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 15-CENT 1869 TYPE I IS VERY RARE IN THIS CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. A SPECTACULAR STAMP AND CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN.
The 15c Type I comes from the first 1869 printing, in May 1869 the 15c went to press using the second frame plate, which produced Type II. In a condition census, both Type I and II would show similar numbers known in the top tier of original-gum condition -- probably 8 to 10 of each. However, Type I is generally a rarer stamp and carries a much higher Scott Catalogue value. Very few of this quality have been offered in years, and we anticipate vigorous competition.
With 1980 P.F. certificate (Image)
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I
(118). Original gum, single hinge mark, clearly-defined grill,
brilliant colors on bright paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A PRISTINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE I 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 1981 and 1996 P.F. certificates. (Image)
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I
(118). Unused (no gum), fresh and bright colors, expertly repaired tear
at right, Very Fine appearance (Image)
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I
(118). Radiant colors, vignette-free strike of segmented cork cancel,
wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate (Image)
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I
(118). Wide margins, deep rich colors, centrally-struck target cancel,
Extremely Fine, ex Haas, with 1997 P.F. certificate
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