Sale 1057 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Issues

Sale Date — Thursday, 7 November, 2013

Lot

Symbol

Photo/Description

Cat./Est. Value

Realized

640

3c Rose, C. Grill (83). Original gum, clearly-defined grill, bright color, wide and well-balanced margins

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 3-CENT C GRILL.

The 3c is the only denomination that comes with the distinctive C Grill, with the grill points facing up instead of down.

With 2000 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates

6,000

3,000