Sale 1062 — The Golden Oak Collection of Superb United States
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 17-18 December, 2013
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue (Scott 79-101)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
268
1c Blue, E. Grill (86). Rich color and proof-like impression, clearly-defined grill, incredible Jumbo margins and outstanding centering, unobtrusive cancel with rim of circular datestamp at topEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 ONE-CENT E GRILL, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2002 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $4,500.00 as 95, $13,000.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher (at 98) and only one other shares this grade.
475
3,500