Lot
1476 
1869, 3¢ ultramarine, without grill, slightly disturbed o.g., centered low with design well clear of perfs, strong bright color, Very Fine for this, a very rare grill variety especially with design clear of perforations, with only a small handful are known as such; with 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 114a $13,000.
ONLY A COUPLE DOZEN MINT EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED OF THE 3¢ PICTORIAL WITHOUT GRILL VARIETY.
Realized: $5,500