Lot 3048 o
1851, 12¢ gray black, huge margins including parts of seven adjoining stamps, sharp impression on bright paper, canceled by black circular grids, a fresh and Superb gem; with 2006 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates, both graded (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ $4,000).Scott Nos. 17 $250.
A MAGNIFICENT USE EXAMPLE OF THE 12¢ 1851 IMPERFORATE ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY THE P.S.E. - ONLY THREE GRADED HIGHER.