Lot 3096 o
1867, 24¢ gray lilac, F. grill, neat quartered cork cancel, well defined grill impression, strong bold color and well centered with all margins well clear of design, Extremely Fine, an outstanding used gem, one of three in 90 and only 5 graded higher at 95; with 2009 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90, SMQ $3,250).Scott Nos. 99 $1,600.
AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 24¢ F. GRILL ISSUE - ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT GRILLED ISSUES TO OBTAIN IN CHOICE CONDITION.
Realized: $2,000