United States Stamps continued...
1867 GRILLED ISSUES
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 141 |
 |
79 |
#79, 3c Rose, "A" grill, a very rare mint single, with stronger color and impression than typically found on this stamp, usual perforation flaws found on all "A"
grills, full original gum, small thin spot and a minute pinhole, fine appearance; 1970 PF certificate; ex-Kantor. (Image) |
$8,500.00
SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 142 |
O |
79 |
#79, 3c Rose, "A" grill, used, excellent perforations that are much more intact than normally encountered on this "A" grill, marvelously fresh color as well, nicely centered, choice very fine; 1992 PF
certificate. (Image) |
$1,500.00
SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 143 |
 |
83 |
#83, 3c Rose, "C" grill, warm rich color and a fine impression, o.g., lightly hinged, fine; a rare stamp with full original gum; 1985 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp. (Image) |
$6,500.00
SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 144 |
 |
84 |
#84, 2c Black, "D" grill, unused, fresh color and a strong impression, typical centering for this notoriously difficult stamp, well defined grill, minute closed tear at
top, otherwise fine; a very rare unused stamp; clear 1979 PF certificate. (Image) |
$8,000.00
SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 145 |
O |
84 |
#84, 2c Black, "D" grill, a particularly fresh used example of this rare grill, strong rich color and a highly detailed impression, while centered to the top
right, the perforations clear the design and it is actually better centered than the vast majority of "D" grills, most of which have the perforations strongly cutting into the design, cancelled by a blue cancel, which is almost never
encountered on this stamp, well defined grill, very fine; 2005 PF certificate. (Image) |
$5,000.00
SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 146 |
O |
84 |
#84, 2c Black, "D" grill, an exceptional used single of this rare stamp, possessing far better centering than usually found, as most examples of this grilled stamp
are centered strongly to the right, often well into the perforations, this particular copy has the design clear of the perforations all around, which is most uncommon, strong rich color and a crisp impression, cork cancel, extremely fine for this;
1972 and 1999 PF certificates. (Image) |
$4,500.00
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 147 |
O |
85 |
#85, 3c Rose, "D" grill, a marvelously choice used example of this scarce and difficult grill, wonderfully well centered within wide margins, lovely fresh color,
unusually light target cancel, extremely fine; a true condition rarity in this outstanding quality; 1981 and 1996 PF certificates. (Image) |
$1,100.00
SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 148 |
 |
85B |
#85B, 2c Black, "Z" grill, a very rare mint example, with strong color and impression, easily identifiable "Z" grill, part o.g., faint gum soaking, pulled perforation at top left, fine appearance;
2007 PF certificate. (Image) |
$10,000.00
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 149 |
O |
85B |
#85B, 2c Black, "Z" grill, a highly desirable used example of this elusive stamp, featuring lavish margins which are almost never encountered on the "Z" grills,
plus it is exceedingly well centered within these impressive borders, strong rich color and an especially clean impression on fresh white paper, lightly and unobtrusively cancelled, extremely fine; a remarkably large-margined example of the Two Cent
"Black Jack" Z Grill; 2002 PF certificate. (Image) |
$1,400.00
SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 150 |
 |
85E |
#85E, 12c Black, "Z" grill, an extraordinarily rare mint example, much better centering than usually found on this always difficult grill, strong color and impression,
full clean o.g., lightly hinged, light crease at bottom right that ends in a minute tear, very fine appearance; a stamp that is almost never offered in mint original gum condition; 1992 PF certificate. (Image) |
$14,000.00
SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 151 |
Ou |
86 |
#86, 1c Blue, "E" grill, a striking used example of this difficult stamp, being exceedingly well centered within truly lavish margins all around, bright fresh color on
clean white paper, lightly cancelled, extremely fine; the One Cent "E" Grill is rarely encountered both this well centered and margined; 2007 PF certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,300.00 for 90 and $3,400.00 for 95).
(Image) |
$550.00
SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 152 |
 |
90 |
#90, 12c Black, "E" grill, an exciting mint example that possesses numerous desirable characteristics which rarely converge on a single stamp, beginning with
its excellent centering within considerably wider margins than typically found on this always difficult stamp, plus its color is remarkably intense and its impression razor sharp on fresh white paper, its reverse sports full original gum that is
lightly hinged, extremely fine; collectors of premium quality mint classics will recognize the Twelve Cent "E" Grill as being one of the most challenging stamps to find, making this example, with its margins, freshness and full original gum, an
incredibly rare opportunity; 2005 PSE certificate. (Image) |
$5,000.00
SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 153 |
Ou |
90 |
#90, 12c Black, "E" grill, a wonderfully choice used example, featuring near perfect centering amid uncharacteristically wide margins, deep luxuriant color and a
superbly detailed impression on fresh paper, very lightly cancelled, extremely fine; a lovely used gem; 2000 PF certificate and a 2006 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,300.00). (Image) |
$400.00
SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 154 |
Ou |
90 |
#90, 12c Black, "E" grill, incredibly well centered amid extravagantly large margins which are seldom encountered, plus its color is especially deep and its impression
strong on fresh clean paper, central leaf cancel in black, extremely fine; a terribly challenging stamp to find used in this gem quality; 2006 PF certificate (XF 90; SMQ $970.00). (Image) |
$400.00
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 155 |
O |
91 |
#91, 15c Black, "E" grill, a most impressive used example, especially well centered within extraordinarily large margins which are rarely encountered on this stamp,
fresh color on bright white paper, centrally struck target cancel, extremely fine; actually a very scarce stamp in this outstanding quality; 2007 PF certificate. (Image) |
$675.00
SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 156 |
O |
91 |
#91, 15c Black, "E" grill, remarkably choice used example, featuring extra-large and perfectly balanced margins all around, deep luxuriant color and a well defined
impression, neatly postmarked with a bold circle of wedges cancel, extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 2001 PF certificate; ex-Hinrichs. (Image) |
$675.00
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 157 |
 |
93 |
#93, 2c Black, "F" grill, handsome mint example, extraordinarily well centered within particularly "tall" margins, rich color and a crisp impression, full o.g., lightly
hinged, extremely fine; the Two Cent "Black Jack" stamps are rarely encountered with both margins this large and this well centered; 1989 PF certificate. (Image) |
$500.00
SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 158 |
 |
94 |
#94, 3c Red, "F" grill,
exceptionally well centered, attractive color, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2000 PF certificate. (Image) |
$425.00
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 159 |
 |
95 |
#95, 5c Brown, "F" grill, a most impressive mint example of one of the most difficult 19th century stamps to find in any kind of premium quality, extraordinarily
well centered, especially when compared to nearly all other mint examples, intensely rich color and a crisp detailed impression, well defined grill, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an exceedingly rare stamp in this choice original gum
condition; 1987 PF and 2007 PSE certificates. (Image) |
$3,750.00
SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 160 |
 |
95 |
#95, 5c Brown, "F" grill, unused, well centered and margined for this, strong rich color and a well incised impression, easily identifiable grill, very fine; 1981 PF certificate for a
block of nine, this being the bottom right stamp. (Image) |
$1,400.00
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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