Lot 71
1867, 12¢ intense black, Z. grill (85E), tied by segmented cork cancellation on 1868 cover to London, England, red "New York Pkt. Paid Feb 12" c.d.s., reddish "London FE 24 68" datestamp, cover with small edge tear, a Very Fine usage.
Scott $3,000 for a later date Estimate $3,000 - 4,000
THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE OF THE RARE 12¢ Z. GRILL.
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
This cover was from a recent discovery. The previous earliest documented date was just three days later, February 15, and was held by two examples.
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