Sale 1096 — The Robert R. Hall Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 28-30 April, 2015
Category — 12c-90c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 36-39)
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Realized
80
12c Black, Plate 3 (36B). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice centering with perforations clear of framelines virtually all around, intense shade and proof-like impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE PERFORATED 12-CENT 1857 ISSUE IS EXCEEDINGLY RARE IN SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. THIS STAMP EASILY RANKS AS ONE OF THE FINEST COPIES EXTANT.
The stamp offered here is completely sound with proof-like impression and original gum. It shows the outer frameline on all four sides virtually without interruption. There are very few examples of Scott 36B that exist in condition comparable to that of the stamp offered here.
With 1991 P.F. certificate as Plate 1, Scott No. 36
700
2,800