Sale 1197 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 14-15 March, 2019
Category — 12c "Adriatic" 1869 Pictorial Issue, Essays & Proofs (Scott 117-E, 117P)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1742
P
12c Green, Panama-Pacific Small Die Proof on Wove (117P2a). 25 x 25mm, rich color, typical light toning as seen on nearly all genuine Panama-Pacific proofs, Very Fine and extremely rare, while the quoted numbers of 3-5 produced probably apply to the 12c 1869, we have encountered only two others since 2000 (one contained in a set), with 1991 P.F. certificate
3,000
2,700