12c Black, Z. Grill (85E). Clearly-defined grill, tied by bold cork, red "N. York Pkt. Paid Feb. 15" circular datestamp on red and blue Waving Flag Patriotic cover to Bray, Ireland, clear strike of 1868 receiving backstamp

VERY FINE. A RARE USAGE OF THE 1868 12-CENT Z GRILL ON A PATRIOTIC COVER TO IRELAND. THIS IS THE SECOND-EARLIEST RECORDED USAGE OF THIS STAMP.

For several years this was the earliest recorded usage of the 12c Z Grill. The cover offered in the previous lot, which is a new discovery, now takes that title.

With 1996 P.F. certificate. With 2002 A.P.S. certificate.

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