Lot 231 o
1867, 3¢ rose, C. grill, central circle of wedges, wide margins not often encountered on this tough issue, rich brilliant color, full strong grill impression, Very Fine and choice; with 1980 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 83 $1,100.
A STRIKING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 3¢ C. GRILL ISSUE.
Lot 232 o
1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill, horizontal pair, quartered cork cancels, beautiful centering especially for this difficult issue, rich bold color, Extremely Fine; with 2007 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 85B $2,750.
A RARE USED MULTIPLE OF THE 1867 2¢ BLACKJACK Z. GRILL ISSUE AND ESPECIALLY SO IN CHOICE CONDITION.
Realized: $1,450
Lot 233 o
1867, 12¢ black, E. grill, red circle of wedges cancel, near perfect centering and encompassed by large beautifully balanced margins, deep intense color enhancing a sharp proof-like impression, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2002 and 2007 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 90 $475.
A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 12¢ E. GRILL ISSUE BEARING A BEAUTIFUL COMPLIMENTARY CANCELLATION.
Realized: $1,000
Lot 234 o
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, cork cancel, exceptionally well centered within large oversized and beautifully balanced margins, deep color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful superb used gem.Scott No. 93 $60.
AN OUTSTANDING LARGE-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ BLACK JACK F. GRILL.
Lot
235 
1868, 12¢ black, F. grill, o.g., lightly hinged, deep bold color and detailed impression, attractive centering within wide margins, Very Fine; with 2001 and 2008 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 97 $3,000.
A HANDSOME AND SCARCE SOUND MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12¢ F. GRILL ISSUE.
Realized: $1,800
Lot
236 
1867, 15¢ black, F. grill, block of 4, full o.g., attractive centering, rich deep color on bright fresh paper, well defined grill impressions and strong intact perfs, F.-V.F.; with 2013 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 98 $35,000.
ONE OF THE FINER MINT MULTIPLES OF THE 1867 15¢ F. GRILL ISSUE - RARE IN SOUND INTACT CONDITION.
Many mint multiples still exist today, however most are plagued with either poor centering, perf separations or a myriad of faults. Sound intact examples like this example are truly rare.
Realized: $11,500