Lot
3285 
1867, 12¢ black, F. grill, o.g., lightly hinged, attractive shade with detailed impression, incredibly well centered within large margins showing the characteristic plate burrs, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2000 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $12,500).Scott No. 97 $2,800.
A SUPERB ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12¢ F. GRILL WITH PERFECTLY BALANCED MARGINS. AN EXTRAORDINARY STAMP WHICH SHARES THIS GRADE WITH THREE OTHER EXAMPLES AND NONE GRADED HIGHER.
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