Lot 110
1867, 5¢ brown, A. grill essay, points down (80-Ea), centering and perforations similar to the regularly issued 3¢ A. grill, which covers the entire stamp and makes separation without some perf damage impossible; strong color and full original gum, Very Fine for this.
Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 5¢ BROWN A. GRILL ESSAY WITH POINTS DOWN.
Expertization: 1979 PF and 2005 PSE Certificate, the latter noting "several perforation faults".
Provenance: "Lake Shore"
There are a total of nine 5¢ brown A. grill essays. The other eight are with points up, Scott 80/80a, comprising four unused examples from the Earl of Crawford block of four that was broken into singles by Nassau Stamp Co. and four used examples, as recorded in the Zoellner census.
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| Realized $14,500 |
