Lot
155 
1867, 3¢ rose, C. grill, full o.g., attractively centered within nicely balanced margins, strong bold color on bright fresh paper, strong well defined grill impression, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, sole example in this grade with only 7 graded higher; with 1986 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (VF-XF 85, SMQ $9,950). Scott No. 83 $5,500.
A CHOICE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 3¢ C. GRILL ISSUE.
Realized: $5,000