Sale 961 — The Dr. Edward and Joanne Dauer Collection of Superb Used U.S.
Sale Date — Tuesday, 23 September, 2008
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issues
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12c Black, Z. Grill (85E). Intense shade and impression with wide and balanced margins, bold strike of cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT Z GRILL. A STUNNING STAMP.
Although the 12c Z Grill is the most common of the Z Grills, it is still extremely scarce compared to other regular-production grilled issues and is very rarely found in the superb used condition.
With 1993 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $6,800.00). Only two have graded higher and no others share this grade.
2,500
5,250