Sale 1231 — The James P. Myerson Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 February, 2021
Category — 1857-60 Issue and 1875 Reprint (Scott 18-47)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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12c Greenish Black, Reprint (44). Without gum as issued, intense shade and proof-like impression on bright paper, outstanding centering for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 REPRINT, GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E.
The narrow spaces between stamps on the 12c 1857 Reprint plate allowed almost no room for large 12-gauge perforations, and the Reprints were generally perforated into parts of the design. Only 489 were sold, and examples such as this, with the framelines complete on all four sides, are extremely rare.
With 2018 P.F. and 2019 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $8,500.00). Only one has graded slightly higher (at 90J) and only three others share this grade.
2,750
4,250
