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HB-136 EP-149 Scott 98a 12¢ J. Gault Ribbed

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HB-136 EP-149 Scott 98a 12¢ J. Gault Ribbed
<B>HB-136 EP-149 Scott-98a Reed-12RB 12¢ J. Gault Ribbed Frame Extremely Fine.<BR>Numerical grade: 80case.80stamp.70mica = 230</B></I> Reed considers this Ribbed Frame 12¢ J. Gault to be an R-9, which means that he believes there are two to four known. This piece was previously Lot 505 from the Stack's June 2004 sale, where they commented, "Extremely Rare: it is likely that fewer than five of these survive." Reed's 1891-1994 auction survey indicates an even dozen appearances for this number, which likely interprets to two or three known. The case is a handsome, natural light brass color with the ribbing on the face pronounced. The stamp is beautifully centered, with strong color, and the mica is clear, with a few crazes at its outer edges and some minor separations when turned in the light.<BR><I>From The Frederick Mayer Collection</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)