Sale 1245 — United States Stamps, featuring the Sacramento Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 16-18 November, 2021
Category — 1857-60 Issue, cont. (Scott 31-39)
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1130
12c Black, Plate 1 (36). Intense shade and proof-like impression nicely complemented by blue circular datestamp cancel, beautiful centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 ISSUE FROM PLATE ONE IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Due to narrow spacing on the 12c Plate 1, most examples of this stamp have perforations touching at least part of the outer frameline of the design. The example offered here has far wider margins than most.
Ex Merlin. With 1989, 2003 and 2007 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $9,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only two others share it.
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7,500