Lot 3183 o
1867, 12¢ black, F. grill, clearly defined grill, exceptionally well centered within wide balanced margins, bright shade and sharp impression, attractive bold strike of crossroads cancel, a Superb gem, ex-Merlin; with 2009 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $9,000).Scott No. 97 $250.
ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 12¢ E. GRILL 1867 ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.S.E.
Only two have graded higher (at 98J) and one other shares this grade.