Lot 156 o
1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill. Neat bar grid cancel, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins which is almost unheard of on this issue, bold rich shade and strong grill impression, an Extremely Fine gem, a fantastic condition rarity and quite certainty among the finest examples of the 2¢ Blackjack Z. grill; with 1985, 2004 P.F. certificates and 2003 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup 95).Scott No. 85B $1,300.
This is one of two recorded examples to attain the grade of "XF-Superb 95" according to the P.S.E. Population report, which two higher.
Realized: $9,500
Lot 157 o
1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill. dark blue fancy pinwheel cancellation, perfectly centered amid uncommonly wide margins, bright vibrant color, an Extremely Fine gem, possibly the finest known example of this stamp; with 2000 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 86 $535.
Realized: $2,500
Lot 158 o
1867, 2¢ black, E. grill. 5-point star in circle cancel, well centered amid large oversized margins, bold shade on bright white paper, Extremely Fine, choice so big; with 1996 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 87 $190.
Realized: $700
Lot
159 
1867, 3¢ rose, E. grill. Immaculate fresh original gum with only the barest trace of hinging, perfectly centered, beautiful rich bright color, remarkably bright and fresh, an Extremely Fine gem, a marvelous mint example and rarely encountered in such outstanding quality; with 2004 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 88 $1,000.
Realized: $4,000
Lot 160 o
1867, 10¢ green, E. grill. Precision centering enormous margins all around, deep bold color, a Superb jumbo, one of the finest jumbo margins examples in existence; with 1992 P.F. certificate and 2004 P.S.E. graded certificate (Superb Jumbo 98J).Scott No. 89 $325.
This is the highest graded stamp in the P.S.E. Population Report and will undoubtedly remain there for quite some time. While later issues will have the previous highest grade eclipsed, a truly rare stamp such as this, has few, if any equal.
Realized: $4,500
Lot 161 o
1867, 12¢ black, E. grill. Light geometric postmark, beautifully centered with large oversized margins, deep shade, an Extremely Fine gem, one of the finest examples of this difficult issue we have ever had the pleasure to offer; with 2000 P.S.E. certificate and 1987 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 90 $400.
Realized: $1,050
Lot
162
1867, 15¢ black, E. grill. Full fresh o.g., well centered amid full margins, evenly struck grill impression, strong shade and impression, the color is vibrant and fresh which is very rare on mint examples of this stamp, Very Fine and choice, a truely marvelous example of this exceptionally rare mint stamp; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 91 $11,000.
Realized: $6,500
Lot 163 o
1867, 15¢ black, E. grill. Beautifully centered amid wonderfully wide margins, bold rich shade enhancing a sharp impression and set off by a lovely vibrant red cork and town cancellations, an Extremely Fine gem, a simply eye-arresting stamp; with 1998 P.S.E. and 2004 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 91 $775.
Realized: $3,250
Lot 164 o
1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill. Bold grid cancel in bottom left leaving face free, beautifully centered amid large margins, deep bold color, Extremely Fine, choice and very attractive; with 1997 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 96 $250.
Realized: $425
Lot 165 o
1867, 12¢ black, F. grill. Light circle of wedges cancel, perfectly centered, deep fresh color, an Extremely Fine gem, a wonderful example of this tough grilled issue; with 1993 P.F. and 2000 P.S.E. certificates.Scott No. 97 $275.
Realized: $575