Lot
803 
1869, 2¢ brown, without grill, full o.g., well centered amid nicely balanced margins, strong bright color, Very Fine, a very rare grill variety with approximately a dozen examples known including a block of four, many of which are poorly centered into the design; with 2017 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 113b $14,000.
A CHOICE SOUND ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ PICTORIAL ISSUE WITHOUT GRILL.