Sale 941 — The John F. Odeneal Collection of Superb Mint U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 3 October, 2007
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1070
12c Green (117). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
Unlike its Re-issue counterpart, the original 12c 1869 Pictorial issue is extremely rare in higher grades of original-gum condition.
With 1981 and 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $5,300.00)
2,600
7,500