Sale 1227 — Outstanding United States Stamps and Gold Coins
Sale Date — Monday-Friday, 19-23 October, 2020
Category — 1925 and Later Issues (Scott 628-1789B)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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15c John Paul Jones, Perf 12 (1789B). Mint N.H., fresh colorsVERY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE PERF 12 JOHN PAUL JONES ISSUE.
This issue was printed by the American Bank Note Company and perforated in three different formats: Perf 11 x 12 (Scott 1789), Perf 11 All Around (Scott 1789A) and Perf 12 All Around (Scott 1789B). It is believed that the USPS was unaware that there were different perforations. The Perf 12 All Around is by far the rarest.
Small pencil notation on gum. With 1992 P.F. certificate
3,000
1,900
