| Lot 416 
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 1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill (100), exceptionally well centered within beautifully balanced margins, light almost face free cancellation, rich color with a clearly defined grill. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,000.
 Scott $900
 
 A TRUE CONDITION RARITY AS THE 1868 30¢ F. GRILL IS RARELY FOUND IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION AND WELL CENTERED.
 
 Expertization: 1982 and 2007 P.F. Certificates, latter graded XF 90.
 
 This stamp would be a marvelous example of the non-grilled 30¢; as a grilled 30¢ it is simply spectacular.
 
 
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               | Realized $6,500 |