Lot 2195 o
1867, 3¢ rose, C. grill, sharp clear cross-roads cancel, exceptional centering amid beautifully balanced margins, rich radiant bright rose color and a complete well defined grill impression, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1996 P.S.E. & 1995, 2005 & 2022 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95, SMQ $9,750).Scott No. 83 $1,100.
WITHOUT QUESTION - ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1867 3¢ C. GRILL ISSUE.
We known of only one other used 3¢ C. grill issue of comparable quality with similar P.S.E. grade. No other examples are known with any grade higher.
Realized: $5,000