United States Stamps continued...

**1861-1866 Issues continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1081	O	78	#78, 24c Lilac, an incomparable used example of this stamp, possessing several extraordinary qualities that are truly breathtaking, most impressive is this stamp's outstanding centering amid enormously large margins for any classic stamp, let alone a notorious 24c value from the 1861-62 series, and just as impressive is its spectacular color in an especially intense shade, outstanding detailed impression on fresh paper, beautifully cancelled with an unusual grid and just a bit of a red cancel as well, an extremely fine gem for the knowledgeable collector who will appreciate the true rarity of this stamp in this superb condition; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	140.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

**Encased Postage**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1082		EP45	#EP45, 3c Burnett's Cocoaine Kalliston, encased postage, usual circulation wear, full intact mica, stamp with slight toning, otherwise very fine. (Image)	325.00 SOLD for $160.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM

**1867 Grilled Issues**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1083		83	#83, 3c Rose, "C" grill, very scarce unused example, rich color and a clean impression, better centering than normally found although reperforated at right, very fine appearance; 1987 PF certificate. (Image)	2,250.00 SOLD for $750.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM
1084	O	83	#83, 3c Rose, "C" grill, an exceptional used single that is uncharacteristically well centered within larger margins that often encountered on this grill, strong color and impression, neatly struck blue target cancel, extremely fine for this very difficult stamp; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)	1,025.00 SOLD for $1,200.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM
1085	O	83	#83, 3c Rose, "C" grill, used, nicely centered within uncommonly large margins, strong color, light circle of wedges cancel, very fine; 1972 and 1990 PF certificates. (Image)	1,000.00 SOLD for $325.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM
1086	O	85	#85, 3c Rose, "D" grill, used, well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, rich color, neat blue fancy cork postmark, very fine and quite choice; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)	1,020.00 SOLD for $1,450.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM
1087	O	85	#85, 3c Rose, "D" grill, used, fresh color and paper, nicely centered for this difficult grill, quartered cork cancel, very fine; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	1,000.00 SOLD for $200.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM
1088	O	85B	#85B, 2c Black, "Z" grill, a visually striking used example of this rare and terribly difficult stamp, possessing margins that are lavishly large and most uncharacteristic of any of the "Z" grills, being wonderfully well centered amid these impressive borders, outstanding intense "jet" black color and a deeply etched impression on immaculately white paper, superbly impressed grill, very lightly and unobtrusively cancelled, extremely fine; an impressive condition rarity, as the Two Cent "Z" grill is notorious for its lack of known premium quality examples; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	1,200.00 SOLD for $2,200.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM
1089	O	85E	#85E, 12c Black, "Z" grill, an especially attractive used example of this scarce and difficult grilled stamp, quite well centered within large margins, intensely rich color distinctive to this value, bright fresh paper, wonderfully postmarked with a leaf type cancel, strong and easily identifiable grill impression, extremely fine for this; 2003 PF certificate; ex-Chapin. (Image)	1,600.00 SOLD for $2,600.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM
1090	O	85E	#85E, 12c Black, "Z" grill, choice used example, exceptionally well centered amid extravagantly large margins which are most uncommon to this difficult stamp, eye-arresting color that is incredibly intense, plus its impression could not be more deeply incised, strong well defined grill impression, neatly cancelled, extremely fine for this; a rare and challenging stamp to find in this premium condition; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	1,600.00 SOLD for $1,050.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM
1091	O	87	#87, 2c Black, "E" grill, a gem used example of this always challenging "Black Jack" stamp, possessing flawless centering within large margins, strong rich color and a sharp detailed impression on bright paper, especially light cancel, extremely fine gem; almost impossible to find in this superb condition; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	160.00 SOLD for $650.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM
1092	O	87	#87, 2c Black, "E" grill, incredibly well centered amid huge margins that are almost unheard of on this stamp, deep rich color and a strong impression, couple of neat strikes of a town c.d.s., extremely fine; a truly scarce stamp in this gem quality; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	160.00 SOLD for $525.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM
1093	O	87	#87, 2c Black, "E" grill, used, exceedingly well centered within extraordinarily large margins for this difficult value, fresh color, light cork cancel, extremely fine; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	160.00 SOLD for $260.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM
1094		88	#88, 3c Rose, "E" grill, a gem mint example of this surprisingly difficult and undercataloged stamp, essentially perfect centering within large margins, rich luxuriant color and impression on crisp paper, especially clean full o.g. that has been very lightly hinged, extremely fine; a truly rare and highly desirable stamp in this stellar quality; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	900.00 SOLD for $2,450.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM
1095	O	90	#90, 12c Black, "E" grill, used, incredibly well centered amid extravagantly large margins which are seldom encountered, plus its color is especially deep and its impression strong on fresh clean paper, very lightly cancelled in black, with just a trace of a red pmk. as well, extremely fine; a terribly challenging stamp to find used in this gem quality; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	350.00 SOLD for $850.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM
1096	O	91	#91, 15c Black, "E" grill, used, unusually well centered for this difficult stamp, rich color, lightly and unobtrusively cancelled, faint thin spot, otherwise very fine. (Image)	625.00 SOLD for $250.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM
1097		96	#96, 10c Yellow green, "F" grill, an impressive mint example of this value from the "F" grill series, possessing a marvelous overall brilliance and freshness, with sumptuously rich color in a deep shade, plus its impression is strong and detailed, wonderfully well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a choice original gum Ten Cent "F" Grill; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)	3,000.00 SOLD for $3,750.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM
1098	O	96	#96, 10c Yellow green, "F" grill, well centered within uncommonly large margins, rich color, light target and c.d.s. cancels, choice very fine; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)	210.00 SOLD for $325.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM
1099	O	98	#98, 15c Black, "F" grill, a lovely used example, being in a quality not often encountered, marvelously well centered within unusually large margins, strong rich color and impression wonderfully contrasted by a beautiful strike of a red cork cancel, extremely fine; a stamp with great eye appeal; 2003 PF certificate. (Image)	330.00 SOLD for $700.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM
1100	O	99	#99, 24c Gray lilac, "F" grill, remarkably well centered and margined this notoriously difficult stamp, strong color, light quartered cork postmark, trivial corner crease in the top right margin, otherwise extremely fine; clear 1957 PF certificate and a 2002 PF certificate; ex-Engel. (Image)	950.00 SOLD for $650.00 Closing..Oct-17, 12:00 PM