Lot
3299 
1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 12¢ black, o.g., hinged twice, perfect centering within huge even margins, fresh Post Office color, a Superb gem, only 389 were sold; with 1983 P.F. & 2010 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $18,000).Scott No. 107 $3,750.
THIS IS THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 12¢ BLACK RE-ISSUE. A REMARKABLE GEM THAT MUST BE SEEN TO FULLY APPRECIATE THIS OUTSTANDING BEAUTY.
This one of three examples of the 12¢ Re-Issue to receive the Grade Superb 98 by the P.S.E., with no others grading higher. We sold one of the two other known examples in our Sale #68 (Lot 113) and the Dr. Grassi copy is better centered and with larger margins.
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Realized: $12,000