Sale 326

U.S., Confederacy and U.S. Possessions


1867 Grilled Issues
 
 
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Lot 95
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1867, 3¢ rose, C. grill, imperf proof on stamp paper (83P), horizontal pair, with left sheet margin, large margins, original gum, slight gum soaks in grill, Very Fine.
Scott $6,850

Expertization: clear 1971 P.F. Certificate.

Provenance: Chapin
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Lot 96
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1867, 3¢ rose, C. grill (83), remarkably well centered, strongly impressed grill, open bar cancellation, Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,100

Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 97
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1867, 3¢ rose, D. grill (85), nearly perfectly centered with unusually large margins, neat manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,200

Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 98
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1867, 3¢ rose, D. grill (85), bright color, clear grill impression, cork cancellation, fresh and Fine.
Scott $1,200

Expertization: 1993 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 99
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1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill (85B), very well centered, especially for a "Z" grill, rich color, clearly defined grill, lightly cancelled, Very Fine, seldom seen this choice.
Scott $1,500

Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 100
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1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill (86), well centered, strong color and impression, neat circle of wedges cancellation, Very Fine.
Scott $550

Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 101
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1867, 2¢ black, E. grill (87), wonderfully well centered, bright with a very well impressed grill, light circle of wedges cancel, Extremely Fine. SMQ $540.
Scott $200

Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 102
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1867, 2¢ black, E. grill (87), well centered within near jumbo margins, bright and fresh, fancy duplex cancel, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $200

Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 103
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1867, 10¢ green, E. grill (89), outstanding centering within large margins, vibrant color, with a brilliant red grid cancellation, Extremely Fine, an absolutely gorgeous gem.
Scott $385

Expertization: 1983 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 104
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1867, 15¢ black, E. grill (91), fresh color, red cork cancellation, reperforated at bottom (not mentioned in certificate), choice, Fine appearance.
Scott $800

Expertization: clear 1979 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 105
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1867, 2¢ black, F. grill (93), outstanding centering within uncommonly large margins, deep color and a sharp impression, well impressed grill, fresh, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $60

Expertization: 2007 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 106
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Lot 107
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1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill (96), beautifully centered with wide margins, intense color and impression, nearly face-free strike of cork cancellation, choice Very Fine.
Scott $250

Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 108
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1867, 12¢ black, F. grill (97), virtually perfectly centered, deep color and a razor-sharp impression, blue geometric star cancellation, fresh, Extremely Fine.
Scott $300

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 109
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1867, 24¢ gray lilac, F. grill (99), exceptionally well centered, rich color, fancy negative "K" cancellation, Very Fine.
Scott $1,300

A CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 24¢ F. GRILL WITH AN ATTRACTIVE FANCY CANCELLATION.

Expertization: 1986 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 110
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1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill (100), fresh and exceptionally well centered, couple slightly short perfs at top, unused, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $3,500

Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 111
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1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill (100), extraordinary centering, bright color, strong grill, light quartered cork cancellation, Extremely Fine, rare this well centered and sound.
Scott $900

Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 112

1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 2¢ black (103), quite well centered, bright and fresh, with deep color and a razor sharp impression, original gum, Very Fine-Extremely Fine. SMQ $7,050.
Scott $4,500

A WONDERFULLY FRESH AND CENTERED MINT 2¢ 1861 RE-ISSUE.

Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 113

1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 12¢ black (107), excellent centering within unusually large margins, intense prooflike color and impression beautifully contrasted by the bright paper, original gum, a choice Very Fine-Extremely Fine jumbo. SMQ $8,450 for 85, $11,600 for 90.
Scott $5,000

A MOST STRIKING EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE RE-ISSUE.

Expertization: 2006 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF-XF 85J.
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Lot 114
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1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 12¢ black (107), excellent centering within exceptionally large margins, intense color and prooflike impression on bright paper, unused, virtually invisible corner crease (not mention in accompanying certificate), choice, Very Fine appearance.
Scott $2,700

Expertization: clear 1993 P.F. Certificate for original gum, since removed.
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