3c Rose, Z. Grill (85C). Large part original gum, clearly-defined grill, bright color, vertical production paperfold in left margin (before perforating) has been opened up

EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 3-CENT Z GRILL. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT OF THE REGULAR GRILLED ISSUES TO OBTAIN IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.

Excluding the supremely rare grills -- 5c and 30c A Grill, 3c B Grill, 1c, 10c and 15c Z Grills -- the 3c Z Grill is the rarest of the regularly-produced grilled issues. Examples of the 3c Z Grill are usually far off-center and faulty. The centering on this stamp is truly remarkable.

With 1956 P.F. certificate which does not mention the natural paperfold

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