Lot 2277 o
1857, 12¢ black, plate I, bold strike of vivid green circular grid of small squares and rectangles cancel, exceptional centering and margins, sharp impression with deep color on bright fresh paper, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Saadi & Morton; with 1994 & 2014 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 36 Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
THIS IS INDEED ONE OF THE FINEST STAMPS OF THE ENTIRE 1857 ISSUE GIVEN THE OUTSTANDING QUALITY AND RARITY OF THIS TRUE GREEN FANCY CANCELLATION.
This magnificent stamp sold in the Wade Saadi sale for $12,500 hammer price.
Realized: $5,250