Lot
3268 
1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill, o.g., lightly hinged, wonderful centering with nice balanced margins, bright fresh color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1989 and 2001 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $8,000).Scott No. 92 $2,800.
AN OUTSTANDING GEM AND ONE OF THE FINEST MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLES.
This is one of two examples to receive this desirable grade, with only two others graded higher at "95"
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Realized: $7,500
Lot 3269 o
1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill, lovely socked-on-the-nose fancy Petal cancel, beautifully centered with large margins, fresh vivid shade, full perforations, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2011 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90).Scott No. 92 $425.
A WONDERFUL GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 1¢ F. GRILL COMPLEMENTED BY THIS ATTRACTIVE FANCY CANCELLATION.
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Realized: $1,500
Lot 3270 o
1867, 1¢ pale blue, F. grill, indistinct town cancel, well centered, pretty pastel color, Very Fine and choice, ex-Koppersmith; with 1987 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 92a $400.
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Realized: $650
Lot
3271
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, o.g., very lightly hinged, outstanding centering within large margins, Post Office fresh color, with detailed impression and grill, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1998 & 2007 P.F. certificates Graded (XF 90, SSV $1,750).Scott No. 93 $450.
THIS IS THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 2¢ BLACK JACK F. GRILL WE HAVE EVER OFFERED. A WONDERFUL GEM WHICH MUST BE SEEN TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED.
After a quick review of the known mint examples with original gum, there are only 3 or 4 that are in this gem condition. By way of comparison, the P.S.E. has graded only two higher in the graded of "95".
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Realized: $1,900
Lot 3272 o
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, gorgeous centering with large even margins, bright fresh color and sharp impression, neat Crossroads cancel, Extremely Fine; with 2000 P.F. & 2017 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,800).Scott No. 93 $55.
A WONDERFUL GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 2¢ BLACK JACK F. GRILL, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY THE P.S.E. ONLY SIX EXAMPLES ARE GRADED HIGHER.
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Realized: $1,400
Lot 3273 o
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, split grill, socked-on-the-nose red Hollow Star cancel, well centered, trivial corner crease, Extremely Fine appearance, an attractive stamp with this fancy cancellation; with 2006 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 93 var. Estimate $500 - 750.
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Realized: $450
Lot 3274 o
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, outstanding centering in nice even margins, sharp impression on fresh paper, beautifully struck blue target cancel, an Extremely Fine gem.Scott No. 93 $63.
Realized: $300
Lot 3275 o
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, choice centering with large margins, bright fresh color, deep blue cork & matching partial town cancels, Extremely Fine and attractive, ex-Sheriff and Zoellner; with 2002 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 93 $63.
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Realized: $375
Lot
3276
1867, 3¢ red, F. grill, o.g., very lightly hinged, beautifully centered with huge margins, bright Post Office fresh color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2007 P.F. certificate Graded (VF-XF 85).Scott No. 94 $350.
A GORGEOUS GEM WHICH CERTAINLY DESERVES A GRADE OF "XF 90" WITH THE JUMBO DESIGNATION.
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Realized: $725
Lot 3277 o
1867, 3¢ red, F. grill, well centered, deep shade, full socked-on-the-nose strike of Negative "OK" cancel, Extremely Fine, ex-V. Morris & "Golden Oak"; with 1992 & 2014 P.F. certificates. Skinner-Eno No. LC-OK 29.Scott No. 94 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A GORGEOUS STAMP WITH THIS FANCY CANCELLATION SOCKED-ON-THE-NOSE.
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