Lot 1339
1867, 3¢ rose, A. grill (79), exceptionally strong color and impression on bright paper. Full o.g. Typical minor perforation flaws endemic to the A. grills. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $8,500
RARELY SEEN WITH THE LEVEL OF FRESHNESS AND DEPTH OF COLOR.
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate and backstamped W.H.C. (Colson).
Due to the all over grill, virtually all examples of the "A" grill have perforation faults. The price in the Scott catalogue is for a stamp with these perforation faults.
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