Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue, A, C, D, Z Grills (Scott 79-85E)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
561
12c Black, Z. Grill (85E). Intense shade and impression, clear grill, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, light strike of blue cancel leaves entire design clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT Z GRILL, WITH WONDERFUL IMPRESSION AND SHADE, BEAUTIFUL MARGINS AND PERFORATIONS, A CLEAR GRILL AND A BLUE CANCEL. THIS ISSUE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.
With 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $20,000.00). Only one grades higher (at 98, realized $37,500 in our 2013 "Golden Oak" auction). One other shares this grade, last offered by us in our 2012 Merlin sale. The P.F. has also graded one at 95, offered in our 2012 "Natalee Grace" sale. Scott value without premium for the blue cancel
2,500
9,500