Collectorium · Postage stamp
12 Cents – George Washington (perforated)
DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEM A classic 12-cent stamp with George Washington from the first perforated American issue printed in black with a perforation around 151⁄2. The working identification is Scott 36/36B. The specimen is highly gassy and faded, with uneven teeth, and the back carries significant remnants of old installation and likely thin places. CATALOGUE IDENTIFICATION AND PROBABLE VARIANT Working identification: Scott 36/36B. Most likely attribution: working Scott 36/36B; exact subnumber remains conditional. Confidence: medium. Possible alternatives: Differences in type of picture, printing plate, grill, paper, perforation, shade, reissue/reprint and cancellation are possible.
- Category
- Postage stamp
- Year / period
- 1857–1861
- Country
- United States
- Denomination
- 12 cents
- Material
- Paper
- Collectorium
- № ST-0003
Sources
- https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/about-us-stamps-classic-period-1847-1893-toppan-carpenter-casilear-co-1851-1861/1851-1861
- https://postalmuseum.si.edu/object/npm_2010.2015.12
- https://postalmuseum.si.edu/object/npm_1980.2493.304
- https://www.theswedishtiger.com/36-scotts.html
- https://www.pnc3.com/photolist/plp0018-0039.htm
- https://www.mysticstamp.com/36b-1857-61-12c-washington-black-plate-iii-perf-155/