12c Black, Z. Grill (85E). Intense shade and proof-like impression, clearly-defined grill, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all around, lightly cancelled by grid leaving entire design clearly visible

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT Z GRILL, WITH WONDERFUL IMPRESSION AND SHADE, BEAUTIFUL MARGINS AND PERFORATIONS AND A CLEAR GRILL. THIS ISSUE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.

The 12c Z Grill stamps are often quite off-center. The example offered here is a true condition rarity.

With 1995 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $19,500.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98) and one other shares this grade (offered in our recent Natalee Grace sale)

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