Lot 2284 o
1859, 12¢ black, plate III, bottom margin single, exceptionally wide margins, bold color and sharp impression, neat strikes of "San Francisco, Cal., Sep 30, 1861" town cancel, Extremely Fine and attractive, ex-Jessup & "European Connoisseur".Scott No. 36B $275.
VERY RARELY DO YOU ENCOUNTER ANY USED STAMP OF THE 1857 ISSUE WITH A SHEET MARGIN INTACT, THIS IS TRULY A REMARKABLE ITEM.
A striking example of this issue used from San Francisco after demonetization on the East Coast.
Realized: $950