Sale 1227 — Outstanding United States Stamps and Gold Coins

Sale Date — Monday-Friday, 19-23 October, 2020

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Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue, A, C, D, Z Grills (Scott 79-85E)

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Sale 1227, Lot 2343, 1867-68 Grilled Issue, A, C, D, Z Grills (Scott 79-85E)3c Rose, C. Grill (83). Original gum, lightly hinged, clearly-defined grill, brilliant color on bright paper, well-centered with well-balanced margins

VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 3-CENT C GRILL.

The 3c is the only denomination that comes with the distinctive C Grill, with the grill points facing up instead of down. The few high-grade original-gum examples owe their existence to the division of blocks of four.

With 1986 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $9,950.00)

5,500
6,000