Sale 117: The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection

Lot 3264 o   

1867, 12¢ black, E. grill, near perfect centering with large even margins, sharp impression and deep jet black color, well defined grill, neat black and red cancellations, Extremely Fine and attractive, ex-Morton; with 2003 P.F., 2014 & 2023 P.S.E. certificates, P.S.E. certs Graded XF-Superb 95, SMQ $3,250.
Scott No. 90    $375.

A STUNNING 1868 12¢ GRILLED ISSUE WHICH IS A ONE IN A MILLION GEM. ONLY TWO EXAMPLES ARE GRADED HIGHER ON AT "95J" AND ONE AT "98".



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Realized: $1,900

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Lot 3265 o   

1867, 12¢ black, E. grill, double transfer of bottom frame line, light face free cancel, well centered with large margins, fresh color, light cancel, Very Fine and attractive, a very scarce variety; with 1993 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 90 var.    $475.



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Realized: $600

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Lot 3266    

1867, 15¢ black, E. grill, o.g., lightly hinged, clear and sharp grill points, Post Office fresh color, detailed impression and full perforations, Very Fine and rare, ex-Puliafito; with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 91    $12,500.

THE 15¢ E. GRILL IS AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND THIS WELL-CENTERED WITH ORIGINAL GUM.



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Realized: $5,500

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Lot 3267 o   

1867, 15¢ black, E. grill, choice margins and centering, deep color, bold strike of circle of wedges cancel, Extremely Fine; with 2013 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 91    $575.



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