12c Black (17). Original gum, lightly hinged, large margins to ample at sides, intense shade and proof-like impression

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1851 ISSUE. SCARCE IN SUCH WONDERFUL CONDITION.

As multiples demonstrate, the spacing between stamps on the plate was very narrow. Sound original-gum examples with four margins are great rarities, and most have been harvested from larger multiples. A search of our computerized records found very few sound original-gum examples with four margins such as the example offered here -- the last one we sold was in October 2006.

With 1999 P.F. certificate

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