Sale 1084 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Stamps and Covers
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 5-6 November, 2014
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue, cont. (Scott 92-101)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3296
30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Radiant color, clearly-defined grill, tied by bold strike of cork cancel, red "New York Paid 12 Nov. 10" credit datestamp on 1868 folded cover to Lyon, France, endorsed "P Cambria", red boxed "PD" handstamp, Calais transit, receiving backstampsVERY FINE. ACCORDING TO SCOTT CATALOGUE, THIS IS THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USE OF THE 1868 30-CENT F GRILL.
With 1994 P.F. certificate. With 1999 A.P.S. certificate
E. 2,000-3,000
1,000