Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue (Scott 79-101)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
90
3c Rose, A. Grill (79). Clearly-defined grill points covering the entire stamp, perfs in far better condition than usual for this issue, wide interpane straight-edge margin at right, bright color, neat strike of circular datestampVERY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 3-CENT EXPERIMENTAL A GRILL.
With 1998 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (VG-F 60; SMQ $2,500.00 as 50, $5,000.00 as 70). This is the highest grade awarded and two others share it.
1,500
5,250