| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 3073 | |
3c Rose, C. Grill (83).
Original gum, bright fresh color and paper, well-defined grill
impressionVERY FINE. A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 3-CENT C GRILL WITH ORIGINAL GUM. With 1995 and 2004 P.F. certificates (Image) |
5,250.00 | 4,000.00 |
| 3074 |
2c Black, D. Grill (84).
Clearly-defined grill, intense shade, bold cork cancelVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE SOUND AND CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 2-CENT D GRILL. With 1989 and 2004 P.F. certificates (Image) |
3,500.00 | 1,900.00 | |
| 3075 |
3c Rose, D. Grill (85).
Radiant color on bright paper, clear grill, neat strike of circle of V's
cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1991 and 2004 P.F. certificates (Image) |
1,000.00 | 800.00 | |
| 3076 |
2c Black, Z. Grill (85B).
Choice centering and wide margins, sharp proof-like impression,
well-defined grillEXTREMELY FINE. A REMARKABLY CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 2-CENT Z GRILL. The plates used to print 2c Black Jack stamps failed to provide enough space between subjects for the large 12-gauge perf holes. Consequently, most examples have perfs touching the design on one or two sides. The scarcity of centered copies multiplies exponentially when the Z Grill is factored into the equation. With 1988 and 2003 P.F. certificates, the former for on cover (Image) |
1,200.00 | 750.00 | |
| 3077 |
3c Rose, Z. Grill (85C).
Rich color, strong grill which is clearly visible from the front of the
stamp, three enormous margins and well clear at top, light strike of cork
cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 3-CENT Z GRILL WITH UNUSUALLY WIDE MARGINS. With 1992 P.S.E. and 2000 P.F. certificates (Image) |
3,500.00 | 5,500.00 | |
| 3078 |
12c Black, Z. Grill
(85E). Intense shade, bold strike of circle of V's cancel and trace of
red transit at top left, Very Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,700.00 | 450.00 | |
| 3079 |
1c Blue, E. Grill (86).
Clear grill, well-centered for this difficult issue, bright color, bold
cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1987 and 2004 P.F. certificates (Image) |
475.00 | 450.00 | |
| 3080 | |
2c Black, E. Grill (87).
Original gum, lightly hinged, bright shade, clearly-impressed grill visible
from front of the stamp, Very Fine, a remarkably fresh stamp, with 1984 and
2003 P.F. certificates (Image) |
1,600.00 | 1,100.00 |
| 3081 | |
3c Rose, E. Grill (88).
Original gum, lightly hinged, strong grill, intense shade, Very Fine and
choice, with 1981 and 1997 P.F. certificates
(Image) |
900.00 | 1,150.00 |
| 3082 | |
10c Green, E. Grill (89).
Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, unusually intense grill (a
few gum soaks), wide marginsVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 10-CENT E GRILL. With 1999 and 2000 P.F. certificates, the former for pair (Image) |
5,000.00 | 2,600.00 |
| 3083 |
12c Black, E. Grill (90).
Deep shade, almost perfectly centered with well-balanced margins, light
strike of cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, an attractive stamp, with 1998
P.F. certificate (Image) |
350.00 | 500.00 |