3c Rose, A. Grill (79). Original gum, h.r. at top, clear grill which covers the entire stamp and with most perforations intact, rich color

FINE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 3-CENT ALL-OVER GRILL.

The August 1867 3c experimental A Grill was the first grilled issue. It was soon learned that the all-over grill weakened the paper and interfered with perforating and separating, resulting in rough perforations and pieces torn out of the margins when split apart. Within two months of A Grill production the apparatus was modified by dividing the embossed area into small rectangular units within each stamp (C Grill).

Ex "Laila". With 1975, 1988 and 2005 P.F. certificates.

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