30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Remarkable centering and wide margins, strong grill and rich color, neat and unusual cogwheel cancel (not the San Francisco type)

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 30-CENT 1868 F GRILL IS EXTREMELY RARE WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS. A PHENOMENAL STAMP.

The 30c 1861-68 Issue stamps -- Scott 71 (to a lesser extent) and Scott 100 -- rank as two of the most difficult classic U.S. stamps to find in such pristine condition. Due to narrow spacing of the plate, the 30c 1861-68's are usually found with tight margins, especially at sides. Brookman notes "Superb copies are almost non-existent".

Ex Haas and Dr. Morris. With 1982 and 1992 P.F. certificates

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