Lot
3248 
1867, 3¢ rose, A. grill, o.g., lightly hinged, clearly defined grill, radiant color, beautifully centered with virtually intact perfs which is very rare for this issue, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Spencer Anderson; with 1937 A.P.S. & 1997 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 79 $8,500.
THE 1867 3¢ A. GRILL IS SELDOM FOUND IN SOUND, ORIGINAL GUM CONDITION, ESPECIALLY WITH INTACT PERFORATIONS AND CENTERING SUCH AS THIS GEM EXAMPLE.
The experimental A Grill covered the entire stamp. On most examples, this caused the perforations to virtually disintegrate when the stamps were separated. Examples of the 3¢ A. Grill such as the stamp offered here, with virtually full perforations all around, are true condition rarities.
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Realized: $4,250