Lot 1044
1851, 12¢ black (17), ample to large margins, particularly dark, prooflike impression and full barely hinged original gum. Very Fine. Scott $6,500
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE MINT STAMP.
Expertization: 1983 and 2006 P.F. Certificates.
This stamp was purchased by the owner as never hinged and, quite frankly, still appears so to us.
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Realized $12,000 |