Sale 1084 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Stamps and Covers
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 5-6 November, 2014
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue (Scott 79-91)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3262
10c Green, E. Grill (89). Beautifully centered with Jumbo margins all around, brilliant color, clearly-defined grill, unobtrusive strike of cancelsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 10-CENT E GRILL. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND WITH SUCH JUMBO MARGINS. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
With 1997 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $3,350.00 as 95, $9,500.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher (both 98J) and only one other shares this grade (ex Natalee Grace).
350
3,250
