Sale 1185 — 2018 Rarities of the World

Sale Date — Wednesday, 27 June, 2018

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Category — 1870-88 Bank Note Issues, 1890-93 Issue

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Sale 1185, Lot 62, 1870-88 Bank Note Issues, 1890-93 Issue12c Dull Violet, H. Grill (140). Unused (no gum), pretty shade on crisp paper, easily discernible grill points

VERY FINE. A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1870 NATIONAL GRILLED ISSUE. THIS IS THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATION OF THE SET TO OBTAIN IN UNUSED CONDITION.

Aside from the 24c, which does not exist unused, the 12c is the most difficult to obtain unused, in any condition. Probably less than ten exist with original gum, and many of those have faults or are off-center. The stamp here, with clear grill points, rich color, choice centering and in sound condition, is a true condition rarity.

Ex "Laila". With 1991 and 2009 P.F. certificates

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