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2379 (
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1867, 2¢ black, D. grill, no gum, large margins and choice centered especially so for this notorious off-centered issue, bold color and clear defined grill impression, Very Fine and choice, the only mint example to receive this grade with no other examples higher, ex-Ishikawa, Chapin, Minervino & "Liberty"; with 1993, 2002 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (VF 80, SMQ $7,500).Scott No. 84 $7,500 in the grade of fine.
BELIEVED TO BE THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 2¢ BLACK JACK D. GRILL ISSUE IN EXISTENCE.
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1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill, wonderful strike of fancy "OK" in grid, well centered with large margins, bright color, Extremely Fine, ex-Haas, Grunin, Hansen & Dr. Grassi; with 2008 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 86; $450 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A MAGNIFICENT 1868 1¢ FRANKLIN E GRILL WITH "OK" FANCY CANCELLATION, WHICH IS UNDOUBTEDLY UNIQUE ON THIS ISSUE.
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1867, 2¢ black, E. grill, perfectly centered with large even margins, fresh color & sharp impression, light cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2025 P.F. certificate, Graded (XF-S 95).Scott No. 87 $200.
ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1867 2¢ E. GRILL.
By way of comparison, only three example are graded higher by the P.S.E.
Lot
2382 ()
1867, 12¢ black, E. grill, no gum, well centered and margined for this tough issue, detailed proof-like color and impression, Extremely Fine; with 2024 P.F. certificate, Graded (XF 90; SSV $2,750).Scott No. 90 $1,900.
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1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill, lightly canceled, choice centering amid large well balanced margins all around, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, quite certainly one of the finest used examples extant; with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (95, SMQ $2,000).Scott No. 96 $275.
A STRIKING LIGHTLY CANCELED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 10¢ F. GRILL ISSUE.
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1867, 12¢ black, F. grill, virtually perfect centering, fresh color with sharp impression, all complimented by attractive red circle of wedges cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2009, 2025 P.F. & 2010 P.S.E. certificates, last two Graded (XF-SUP 95, SMQ $2,250).Scott No. 97 $260.
AN OUTSTANDING GEM WITH WONDERFUL EYE APPEAL - DESTINED FOR THE FINEST COLLECTION.
Realized: $1,900
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1867, 24¢ gray lilac, F. grill, light circle of wedges cancel, exceptional centering amid evenly balanced margins, strong color and clear full grill issue, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful gem example of this notoriously difficult high value grill issue; with 1983 & 2019 P.F. certificates, latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $10,000).Scott No. 99 $1,600.
CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE 1867 24¢ F. GRILL ISSUE.
For comparison, the P.S.E. population reports only five used examples with this graded with no other examples grading higher in any category.
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1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 1¢ blue, characteristic wide margins, lovely dark shade, small central cancel, Very Fine and choice, a rare stamp in sound used condition, only 3195 sold; with 2007 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 102 $1,750.
Realized: $625
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1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 5¢ brown, beautifully centered with large even margins, light target cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, only 672 sold; with 2026 P.F. certificate, Graded (VF-XF 85).Scott No. 105 $6,500.
A VERY RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 5¢ BROWN, RE-ISSUE WITH ONLY ABOUT 40 KNOWN, MANY OF WHICH HAVE DEFECTS.
Lot
2388
1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 15¢ black, o.g., very lightly hinged, deep intense color, beautifully centered amid large even margins, sharp detailed impression, Extremely Fine and choice, only 397 sold, ex-Dr. Grassi; with 2000 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $10,000).Scott No. 108 $4,500.
A GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861-66 15¢ RE-ISSUE - ONE OF ONLY SIX TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADED WITH NONE GRADED HIGHER.
Realized: $6,750