Sale 1077 — United States Stamps and Possessions
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 29-30 July, 2014
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, bold strike of duplex cancel, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE 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 (the 3c is the rarest). The Rose book estimates 15-25 extant used copies, and SMQ estimates 20 extant.
3,250
6,750