Lot 2278 o
1857, 12¢ black, plate I, sharp bold socked-on-the-nose blue segmented grid cancel, exceptional centering amid wide margins, intensely rich color and proof like impression, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Morton; with 2008 & 2014 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 36 $310.
A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THIS VERY PRETTY 1857 12¢ BLACK FROM PLATE I WITH THIS GORGEOUS FANCY CANCEL IN BLUE.
Realized: $1,000