Lot
3253 
1867, 3¢ rose, Z. grill, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered with large margins, bright fresh Post Office color with well defined grill, excellent detailed impression, small natural pre-printing paper fold at left, Very Fine and choice; with 1992 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 85C $25,000.
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE LIGHTLY HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 3¢ WASHINGTON Z. GRILL.
Excluding the ultra-rare grills, the 3¢ Z. Grill is the rarest of the regularly produced grilled issues. Examples of this issue are usually well off center and most often faulty. This stamp, lightly hinged original gum and attractive margins is a very rare example of the 3¢ Z. Grill.
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Realized: $10,000