Sale 1219 — The Edward Morton Collection of Outstanding Quality U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 8-9 April, 2020
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue (Scott 79-101)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
235
12c Black, Z. Grill (85E). Intense shade characteristic of the Z Grill and proof-like impression on crisp paper, clearly-defined grill, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, lightly cancelled at upper rightEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT Z GRILL, WITH PHENOMENAL IMPRESSION AND SHADE, BEAUTIFUL MARGINS AND PERFORATIONS AND A CLEAR GRILL. THIS ISSUE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.
The 12c Z Grill stamps are often quite off-center. The example offered here is a true condition rarity.
Ex "Natalee Grace". With 2006 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
2,400
8,500