12c Black, Z. Grill (85E). Tied by Rosette cancel, red "New York Pkt. Paid Feb. 12" (1868) circular datestamp on cover to London, England, clear strike of red "London Paid AM FE 24 68" receiving datestamp, cover with small tear at left

FINE. THIS IS THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USE OF THE 1868 12-CENT Z GRILL.

According to our research as published in the Zoellner catalogue and available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/enc/zgrill.htm, the 12c Z Grill probably went into production during the first few days of February 1868. By March, the F Grill replaced the Z Grill on the grilling machine.

Ex Berkun. With 2006 P.F. certificate

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