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
92
3c Rose, D. Grill (85). Radiant color, clearly-defined grill, neat strike of target cancel, unusually choice centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 3-CENT D GRILL HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $7,000.00 as 95, $25,000.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher (both at 98, both offered in our recent Natalee Grace and Kirke sales) and no others share this grade.
1,100
5,750