Lot 2132 o
1851, 12¢ gray black, left margin single, bold blue Philadelphia town cancel, huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at top and bottom with wide sheet margin at left, rich color and a sharp proof-like impression on bright fresh paper, Superb; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $2,750).Scott No. 17 $250.
A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 12¢ ISSUE BEARING A COMPLIMENTARY COLOR CANCELLATION.