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Encased Postage Stamp, Twelve Cents. J. GAULT. RIBBED FRAME Type Extremely Fine

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Encased Postage Stamp, Twelve Cents. J. GAULT. RIBBED FRAME Type Extremely Fine
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Encased Postage Stamps
“Ribbed Frame” Twelve Cents “J. Gault” Rarity-9 Only 2 to 4 Known
EP-149, HB-136, S-98a, Reed-12RB. Twelve Cents Stamp. J. GAULT. “Ribbed Frame” Type. Extremely Fine.
Rated as Rarity-9 (2 to 4 known) according to Fred Reed. In his value listing, Fred Reed comments, “2-4 known”. This remarkable example is very likely the Second Finest known EP-149 existent, one of only two actually known to this cataloger. The deep, bold black George Washington stamp is extremely well centered. It is seen under mica has a few faint natural internal laminations and remains exceptionally nice and clear. The case is perfectly sealed, having only very faint light circulation. Natural light golden-chestnut in color with a smooth reflective appearance. Distinct “Ribbing” on the obverse Frame. Ex: Stack's John J. Ford, Jr. Collection Sale, June 2004, Lot 505, the sole “Ribbed Frame” 12¢ John Gault, where they commented: “Extremely Rare: it is likely that fewer than five of these survive.” An “Key” rarity.