United States Stamps continued...

**1861-1866 ISSUES continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
141		76	#76, 5c Brown, a magnificent mint example of one of the most difficult 19th century stamps to find in truly gem quality, as the vast majority of examples are found with narrow margins, off-center, and/or with faults, this particular example, however, possesses impeccable centering within incredibly large margins for this tightly spaced stamp, strong rich color, full original gum, extremely fine; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,700.00 SOLD for $4,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
142		76	#76, 5c Brown, exceedingly well centered, bright fresh color and a clean impression, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a desirable example of this very scarce and challenging mint stamp; 1986 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,700.00 SOLD for $2,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
143	O	76	#76, 5c Brown, premium quality used single, exceptionally well centered and margined, sumptuously rich color and a highly detailed impression, neat circle of wedges cancel that is mostly face-free, extremely fine; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)	$150.00 SOLD for $625.00 Will close during Public Auction
144	O	77	#77, 15c Black, an extraordinarily choice used example, being in a condition that is rarely encountered on this stamp, featuring lavishly large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this tightly-spaced stamp, deep intense color and a crisp detailed impression, very light cancel which is also an unusual trait on this stamp, extremely fine; a truly gem used stamp; 2004 PF certificate. (Image)	$225.00 SOLD for $1,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
145	O	77	#77, 15c Black, especially well centered and margined, strong rich color and a crisp impression on bright paper, extremely fine; 2006 PF certificate. (Image)	$225.00 SOLD for $150.00 Will close during Public Auction

**1867 GRILLED ISSUES**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
146		83	#83, 3c Rose, "C" grill, an extraordinarily choice mint example of this very scarce and terribly difficult grilled stamp, incredibly well centered within much larger margins than typically associated with the "C" grill, lovely fresh color and a strong impression, full o.g., small bit of a h.r., extremely fine; clearly among the finest quality original gum Three Cent "C" Grills we have offered; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)	$6,500.00 SOLD for $16,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
147		83a	#83a, 3c Rose, "C" Grill, imperforate, horizontal pair, four large margins, exceedingly bright and fresh, o.g., mild h.r., extremely fine; a choice quality example of this rare imperforate pair; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,850.00 SOLD for $2,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
148	O	85	#85, 3c Rose, "D" grill, an exceptionally choice used example of this very challenging stamp, possessing outstanding centering which is almost never found on the "D" grills, large and uniformly balanced margins all around, strong color and a crisp impression on especially bright paper, easily identifiable grill, very lightly cancelled, extremely fine; a true condition rarity; 1993 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,200.00 SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
149		85B	#85B, 2c Black, "Z" grill, handsome unused example of this rare stamp, excellent centering within much wider margins than usually found on this tightly-spaced stamp, uncommonly fresh color and a crisp impression, well defined grill, extremely fine; the Two Cent "Z" Grill is almost never encountered both this well centered and margined; 1987 PF certificate. (Image)	$6,500.00 SOLD for $4,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
150	O	85C	#85C, 3c Rose, "Z" grill, used horizontal pair, exceptionally well centered within very large margins (especially the huge top and bottom margins), bright fresh color, light cork cancels, extremely fine; this is one of the very few remaining multiples of any size of the Three Cent "Z" Grill, with most having been broken up to meet the high demand for premium quality single stamps; 1974 and 1989 PF certificates; Scott does not price pairs, therefore cataloged simply as two singles; ex-Koppersmith. (Image)	$7,500.00+ SOLD for $10,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
151	O	85E	#85E, 12c Black, "Z" grill, an attractive used example of this elusive stamp, marvelously well centered within large margins, which are most uncharacteristic of this notoriously off-center and tightly-margined stamp, strong color in a dark shade, lightly cancelled, extremely fine; an incredibly difficult stamp to find in this premium used condition; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,500.00 SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
152	O	87	#87, 2c Black, "E" grill, used, excellent centering within large margins, strong color and impression, neat portion of a circle of wedges cancel, extremely fine; 1987 PF certificate. (Image)	$200.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
153		88	#88, 3c Rose, "E" grill, crisp mint single, with gorgeous rich color and a razor-sharp impression on bright paper, remarkably well centered, especially strong grill impression, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a very scarce stamp in this premium mint condition; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,200.00 SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
154		89	#89, 10c Green, "E" grill, an outstanding mint example of this rare grilled stamp, being exceedingly well centered within especially large margins, strong bright color, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; one of the finest quality original gum Ten Cent "E" Grills we have ever offered in our auctions; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)	$5,500.00 SOLD for $4,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
155	O	89	#89, 10c Green, "E" grill, nicely centered within unusually large margins, deeply rich color and a crisp detailed impression, choice very fine; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)	$325.00 SOLD for $150.00 Will close during Public Auction
156		90	#90, 12c Black, "E" grill, a rarely offered mint example, well centered, deep color and a strong detailed impression, part o.g., very fine; 1984 PF certificate. (Image)	$5,250.00 SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
157		91	#91, 15c Black, "E" grill, a marvelous example of this very rare mint stamp, possessing near perfect centering which is virtually never found on this value, rich color and a crisp clean impression, the reverse is most impressive, featuring pristine o.g. that shows just the faintest suggestion of a hinge mark, extremely fine; easily one of the finest centered original gum Fifteen Cent "E" Grills we have ever seen; 1976 and 1989 PF certificates. (Image)	$12,000.00 SOLD for $14,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
158	O	92	#92, 1c Blue, "F" grill, exceptionally well centered amid large margins, rich bright color and a well defined impression on clean white paper, light cancel confined to the top right corner, extremely fine; an especially difficult stamp to find in this impressive used quality; 1991 PF certificate. (Image)	$550.00 SOLD for $1,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
159	O	93	#93, 2c Black, "F" grill, used block of twelve (3x4), centered a bit to the left, strong color, light circle of wedges cancels, perforations scissor cut at right, two stamps with small faults, fine; a very rare block which is certainly among the largest known used blocks of any Two Cent "Black Jack"; 2005 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,310.00+ SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
160		94	#94, 3c Red, "F" grill, fresh mint single, brilliantly rich color and a sharp impression on crisp paper, exceedingly well centered and margined, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)	$425.00 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction

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