Lot 1083
1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 12¢ greenish black (44), perfectly centered with a sharp marvelously detailed impression on bright white paper. Without gum as issued. A Choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $3,500
THE SPACING OF THE INDIVIDUAL CLICHÉS ON THE 12¢ REPRINT PLATE ALLOWED LITTLE ROOM FOR PERFORATING, ESPECIALLY HORIZONTALLY. THE REMARKABLE CENTERING OF THIS EXAMPLE, WHEN COMBINED WITH ITS EXTRAORDINARY FRESHNESS, PLACE IT AMONG THE FINEST EXISTING EXAMPLES.
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