Sale 989 — 2010 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 19 June, 2010
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue and 1875 Re-Issue
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
105°
15c Black, E. Grill (91). Original gum which is very lightly hinged, intense shade and impression with well-defined grill, wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 1868 15-CENT E GRILL IS ONE OF THE RAREST OF THE GRILLED ISSUES WITH ORIGINAL GUM AND WITH SUCH WIDE AND BALANCED MARGINS.
As an indication of the rarity of 15c E Grill stamps with original gum, the Scott Catalogue values original-gum condition at $13,500.00, and an example with no gum at $5,250.00. This stamp is barely hinged and has a well-defined grill and superior centering.
With 1976, 1990 and 2008 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
13,500
8,000