12c Black, Plate 3 (36b). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression which stands out nicely from its bright paper, unusually wide margins at sides

VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 ISSUE -- THE FIRST WE HAVE OFFERED IN FOURTEEN YEARS.

This is the first Mint N.H. copy of the perforated 12c 1857 Issue (Scott 36 or 36b) we have offered since keeping computerized records. A review of multiples we have offered also did not yield any Mint N.H. singles, as most have been reinforced with hinges or have otherwise suffered the ravages of time

With 1989 P.F. certificate (with selvage at left). Scott Retail as hinged

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