Sale 1024 — The Natalee Grace Collection of Used Stamps of the United States, Part One: 1847-1868 Issues

Sale Date — Thursday, 7 June, 2012

Category — 1c-15c 1868 E Grill (Scott 86-91)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
152
 
Sale 1024, Lot 152, 1c-15c 1868 E Grill (Scott 86-91)10c Green, E. Grill (89). Beautifully centered with Jumbo margins all around, deep rich color and proof-like impression, clearly-defined grill, bold strike of cork cancel

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 10-CENT E GRILL. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND WITH SUCH JUMBO MARGINS. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.

With 2002 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $3,300.00 as 95, $9,500.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher to date (both 98J) and only one other shares this grade.

350
2,300