Lot 4050 o
1867, 3¢ rose, A. grill, segmented cork cancel, typical centering however the perforations are full and complete, F.-V.F.; with 1996 P.F. certificate.Scott Nos. 79 $1,300.
ONE OF THE FEW STAMPS SHOWING FULL AND COMPLETE PERFORATIONS.
The 1867 A Grill was the first experimental grill to be used in the United States, which proved to be a failure, as the all over grill damaged the stamps. It was soon modified into smaller grills and was far more effective. As a result, examples showing intact perforations are very rare and highly sought after.
The Scott catalogue states that, "Values for No. 79 are for Fine-Very Fine examples with minor perf. faults. Examples with complete or virtually complete perforations sell for much more." .
Realized: $2,800
Lot 4051 o
1867, 3¢ rose, C. grill, segmented cork cancel, well centered amid large margins, fresh color & sharp impression of the grill, Extremely Fine; with 1991 P.F. certificate.Scott Nos. 83 $1,100.
A GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 3¢ C. GRILL WHICH IS RARELY FOUND IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION.
Lot 4052 o
1867, 2¢ black, D. grill, light target cancel, well centered with perfs clear of design all around, fresh color, Very Fine; with 2002 P.F. & P.S.E. certificates.Scott Nos. 84 $5,250.
A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THIS NOTORIOUSLY DIFFICULT STAMP, WHICH IS USUALLY FOUND BADLY OFF CENTERED AND OFTEN DEFECTIVE.
Realized: $4,000
Lot 4053 o
1867, 3¢ rose, D. grill, cork cancel, well centered amid large margins, Very Fine and choice.Scott Nos. 85 $1,050.
Realized: $500
Lot 4054 o
1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill, geometric cancel, jet black color which is Post Office fresh, beautifully centered amid large margins for the issue, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1992 P.F. certificate.Scott Nos. 85B $1,100.
A VERY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN CHOICE CONDITION AND WELL CENTERED IN FOUR MARGINS.
Realized: $2,600
Lot 4055 o
1867, 3¢ rose, Z. grill, cork cancel, fresh color with four margins and complete perforations, Very Fine and choice; with 2002 P.F. certificate.Scott Nos. 85C $3,500.
AN IMMENSELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN THIS SOUND CONDITION.
Realized: $2,800
Lot 4056 o
1867, 12¢ intense black, Z. grill, neat Circle of V's cancel, intense black shade, fresh paper showing full perforations, Very Fine and rare, a lovely example of this difficult stamp; with 1991 P.F. certificate.Scott Nos. 85E $2,250.
Lot 4057 o
1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill, unusual Slanted Bar grid cancel, beautifully centered with fresh color, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 1985 P.F. certificate.Scott Nos. 86 $450.
Realized: $350
Lot 4058 o
1867, 3¢ rose, E. grill, attractive blue cork cancel, large margins, fresh color, full perforations, Very Fine and choice.Scott Nos. 88 $30.
Realized: $190
Lot 4059 o
1867, 10¢ green, E. grill, geometric cancel, beautifully centered with jumbo margins, fresh color, Extremely Fine and choice, an outstanding premium example; with 1994 P.F. certificate.Scott Nos. 89 $350.
Realized: $325