Sale 1108 — The Robert Bowman Collection of Superb U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 29 September, 2015
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue (Scott 83-101)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
65
3c Rose, E. Grill (88). Rich color on brilliant paper, clear grill, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2000 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $800.00), only one has graded higher (at 95J) and four others share this grade -- we carefully measured this stamp, and although the sides are very slightly wider than the top and bottom margins, they are perfectly balanced and, considering the margin width, qualify this as a Superb 98 (the smart money will buy this stamp and try for an upgrade)
27
2,900