Sale 1163 — The Clipper City Collection of Superb U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 19 September, 2017
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue (Scott 79-101)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
66
12c Black, Z. Grill (85E). Nicely balanced margins, intense shade, clear grill, neat cancelEXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT Z GRILL.
Although the 12c is the most common of the Z Grills, it is still extremely scarce compared to other regular-production grilled issues and is very rarely found in sound, centered condition.
With 2006 and 2015 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
2,500
2,400