Lot 3100 o
1857, 12¢ black, plate I, cancelled by blue town and vivid red Liverpool transit cancels, perfect centering, framelines complete on all four sides, fine impression in a deep bold shade, Extremely Fine to Superb, ex-Zoellner; with 1986, 1998 P.F. & 2009 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $2,750).Scott No. 36 $300.
A PHENOMENAL EXAMPLE WHICH IS CERTAINLY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SINGLE 1857 12¢ BLACK THAT WE HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE TO OFFER.
Due to the narrow spacing between stamps on the 12¢ Plate I, very little room was left for perforations. Examples such as this are incredibly rare.
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Realized: $3,250