12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Magnificent centering and extra wide margins all around, deep rich color on bright paper, bold strike of "2" oval grid cancel

EXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN USED EXAMPLES OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. AN EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SOUND CONDITION WITH CHOICE MARGINS AND CENTERING.

The 12c is the second rarest value of the 1869 Re-issue set in used condition, behind only the 3c. The Rose book estimates 15-25 extant used copies and SMQ estimates 20 extant. We believe there are a few more than that but copies with wide and balanced margins and no faults are extremely rare.

Ex Dr. Hinrichs. With 1998 P.F. certificate.

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