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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2c Black, F. Grill (93). Gorgeous centering with unusually wide and balanced margins, clearly-defined grill, bold strike of grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 2-CENT F GRILL, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Ex "Connoisseur", Dr. Morris and Collier. With 1992 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $6,250.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only two others share it.
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