Sale 1159 — 2017 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 June, 2017
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue (Scott 79-101)
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105
10c Green, E. Grill, "TAG" Variety (89 var). Original gum, clearly-defined grill, deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 10-CENT E GRILL WITH THE "TAG" TRANSFER VARIETY. A RARE STAMP IN THE HIGHER GRADES.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, VF-XF 85; SMQ $9,500.00). Only one original-gum stamp has been graded higher (at 90) and this is the only example graded 85
5,250
5,250
