12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression on bright paper, light strike of double oval cancel, beautifully centered with wide margins

EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE SOUND AND CENTERED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.

The 12c 1869 Pictorial Re-issue is the second rarest of the set in used condition, after the 3c. The Rose book estimates 15-25 extant used copies, and SMQ estimates 20 extant. It was the only used 1869 Re-issue denomination in the Zoellner collection that was accepted with a small fault. This stamp ranks among a small handful as the finest extant.

With 2002 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $7,500.00). Only one example has been graded higher (at 95, ex Tahoe) and this is one of only two 90's contained in the P.S.E. Population Report

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