Lot 100 o
1857, 12¢ black, plate I, neat and complimentary red grid cancel, exceptionally well centered, intense shade and crisp impression, a Superb gem, one of three to grade as such with no examples higher; with 1987, 2009 P.F. & 2009, 2014 and 2020 P.S.E. certificates, the latter three Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $9,000).Scott No. 36 $325.
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.