Outstanding United States Stamps continued...

**1867-68 Grilled Issue (Scott 79-91)**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1222	E	3c Rose, Decalcomania Essay (79-E). Block of 18, mostly huge margins incl. part of adjoining essays at bottom, uneven at top where part of four designs affected by pieces out, few creases as usually associated with this fragile paper, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as fourteen intact singles (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	700.00 SOLD for $190.00 Will close during Public Auction
1223		3c Rose, A. Grill (79). On small piece with unusual oval-shaped grid cancel (looks like an egg or acorn), typical perf flaws associated with the all-over grill, nearly Fine, with 1963 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,600.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1224		2c Black, D. Grill (84). Unusually well-centered, light cork cancel, thin spot, Very Fine appearance, Scott Catalogue states that the value for No. 84 is for a stamp in Fine grade. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	4,500.00 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
1225		2c Black, D. Grill (84). Bright shade, clearly-defined grill, neat strike of target cancel, Fine example of the scarce 2c D Grill (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	4,500.00 SOLD for $2,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
1226		3c Rose, D. Grill (85). Unused (no gum), brilliant color, well-defined grill, Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,600.00 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1227		3c Rose, D. Grill (85). Exceptionally well-centered with lovely color, unusual circle of wedges and V's cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1988 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,250.00 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
1228		3c Rose, D. Grill (85). Fresh color, bold geometric cork cancel, Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,250.00 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
1229		2c Black, Z. Grill (85B). Unused (no gum), clearly-defined grill, tiny extraneous violet ink mark in top margin, otherwise Fine, scarce in unused condition, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	6,750.00 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
1230		2c Black, Z. Grill (85B). Sharp grill points clearly showing the horizontal ridges, intense shade and impression, bold circle of V's cancel, Very Fine and choice example of the 2c Z Grill (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,500.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
1231°		3c Rose, Z. Grill (85C). Huge margins with almost mathematically perfect centering, long and full perforations all around and clearly-defined grill, rich color, cancelled by "Peoria Ill. May 4" circular datestamp and bold letter "B" (postmaster was George C. Bestor) EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 3-CENT Z GRILL IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE -- MADE MORE DESIRABLE BY THE STRIKING "B" CANCEL. P.S.E. HAS AWARDED THIS STAMP THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AND ONLY EXAMPLE TO DATE. The 3c Z Grill was in production for only a short period of time before the device was replaced with the F Grill. Only a small number of 3c sheets were fed thru the Z Grill, which accounts for the rarity of surviving examples. Our review of past auctions, including Power Search, found precious few sound copies with Extremely Fine centering, and none that rival this stamp. P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98, SMQ $44,000.00) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	3,750.00 SOLD for $24,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1232		3c Rose, Z. Grill (85C). Radiant color, well-defined grill, light strike of target cancel, tiny vertical tear at top left, Fine appearance (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	3,750.00 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction

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