2c Black, Z. Grill (85B). Horizontal strip of five, original gum, barely hinged (if at all), clearly-defined grills, few natural gum bends, few perf separations especially between left two stamps, left stamp with additional printing at top (probably from a plate that was not fully wiped), centered to bottom

A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM HORIZONTAL STRIP OF FIVE OF THE 1868 2-CENT Z GRILL. MULTIPLES OF THIS ISSUE ARE EXTREMELY RARE IN ANY FORM -- THIS MAY WELL BE THE LARGEST IN EXISTENCE.

As an indicator of rarity, the only block contained in our computerized records was offered was in our 1970 Rarities sale. Zoellner had an unused block of the 3c, but only had a used strip of three of the 2c.

With 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail $82,500.00 as two pairs and a single

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