12c Black (17). Positions 70/80R1, vertical pair with right sheet margin and “Toppan, Carpen” portion of imprint, other margins large to clear including part of adjoining stamp at top, intense shade and proof-like impression, three strikes of Philadelphia circular datestamp, tiny scissors-cut at bottom left

VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A PHENOMENAL VERTICAL PAIR OF THE 12-CENT 1851 ISSUE, WITH PART OF THE IMPRINT AT RIGHT.

Part imprint examples of the 12c 1851 Issue from the late state of Plate 1 are very rare. There are no recorded complete imprints from a stamp multiple. As discussed in lot 392 the early state of the 12c Plate 1 lacked an imprint.

Ex Emerson and Wagshal, and from our 1968 Rarities sale. With 2010 P.F. certificate

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