Sale 1199 — Gem-Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 1-2 May, 2019
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133a)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1209
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression on bright paper, choice centering, neat light strike of "2" in oval grid duplex cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE SUPERB AND SOUND USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
The 12c is the second rarest value of the 1869 Re-issue set in used condition. The Rose book estimates 15-25 extant used copies and SMQ estimates 20 extant. In our opinion, this stamp ranks among the three or four finest.
Ex Drucker. With 1985 and 2002 P.F. certificates
3,000
3,500