Sale 1254 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 6-7 April, 2022
Category — The Jan Hofmeyr Collection of 3c 1861-68 - Proofs, Off-Cover
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3c Rose, Z. Grill (85C). Clearly defined grill, deep rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, superior centering with wide margins, neat strikes of circular datestamp and rosette cancelsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 3-CENT Z GRILL. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE STAMP IN THIS CHOICE USED CONDITION.
The 3c Z Grill was in production for only a short period of time before the device was replaced with the F Grill. Only a small number of 3c sheets were fed thru the Z Grill, which accounts for the rarity of surviving examples.
Ex Merlin. With 1982 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $19,000.00). Only one grades higher (at 98) and none share this grade.
3,500
10,000