Sale 972 — The Laila Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Tuesday, 27-28 April, 2009
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-66 Issue (Scott 102-111)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3107
12c Black, Re-Issue (107). Original gum, h.r., magnificent centering with extra wide margins on all sides, crisp color and detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. UNDOUBTEDLY ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 12-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE IN EXISTENCE.
Only 389 issued. Very few compare favorably to the example offered here.
With 2002 P.F. certificate.
4,750
8,000