Lot 2200 o
1851, 12¢ gray black, Vertical Pair (Positions 80/90L1), huge margins and wide sheet margin at right, rich intense color, proof-like impression on bright paper, neat red circular grids and blue "America" transit cancels, minute margin crease at top left, Extremely Fine, a striking dual color cancel pair leaving bottom stamp portrait completely unobscured, ex-Zoellner, Sharrer and Eubanks; with 1998 & 2009 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 17 $600.
ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN PAIRS OF THE 12¢ 1851 ISSUE OF EXCEPTIONAL BEAUTY.
Vertical pairs of the 12¢ 1851 stamp are far less common compared to horizontal pairs. This particular pair is exceptional, featuring a vivid sharp impression, large margins and vibrant cancels, making it a highly desirable gem.