Sale 1134 — The Alan Collection of United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday, 14 September, 2016

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Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue (Scott 79-101)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
82
og
Sale 1134, Lot 82, 1867-68 Grilled Issue (Scott 79-101)3c Rose, C. Grill, Grill Points Down (83 var). Large part original gum, strong and sharp grill points clearly showing the variety, bright color

A FINE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE VARIETY OF THE EXPERIMENTAL C GRILL.

The C Grill with points down was caused when the sheet was laid down with the gummed side facing the depressions in the grill.

Ex "Argentum". With 2000 P.F. certificate

6,750
1,300