Sale 351

The Michael Bakwin Collection of Used United States 1847-1947


1867 Grilled Issues
 
 
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Lot 79
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Lot 80
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1867, 3¢ rose, C. grill (83), unusually well centered, lovely fresh characteristic powdery shade, well impressed grill. Cork cancel. Very Fine.
Scott $1,100

Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 81
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1867, 3¢ rose, Z. grill (85C), choice color and impression, clear grill. Segmented cork cancel. Small filled thin. Very Fine appearance,handsome example of the rare 3 cent "Z" grill.
Scott $3,500

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 82
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1867, 10¢ green, E. grill (89), near perfect centering within large margins, strong color. Grid cancel. Extremely Fine, a gem 10 cent "E" grill.
Scott $350
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Lot 83
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1867, 24¢ gray lilac, F. grill (99), exceptional centering for the notoriously difficult grilled issue, rich color. Quartered cork cancel. Extremely Fine, a very scarce stamp when this well centered and sound.
Scott $1,600

Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 84
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1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill (101), unusually well centered, stunning rich color. Unobtrusive cork cancel. Small diagonal crease ending in a tiny tear, absolutely invisible from the front. Choice, Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $2,250

Expertization: 1981, 2000 P.F. Certificates.
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