Sale 1077 — United States Stamps and Possessions
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 29-30 July, 2014
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue (Scott 79-101)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
91
3c Rose, C. Grill (83). Original gum, clearly-defined grill, brilliant color on crisp paper, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE SOUND AND CENTERED 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. The few high-grade original-gum examples owe their existence to the division of blocks of four in recent years.
With 1981, 2004 and 2014 P.F. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85)
6,000
5,250