Lot 156 o
1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill. Neat bar grid cancel, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins which is almost unheard of on this issue, bold rich shade and strong grill impression, an Extremely Fine gem, a fantastic condition rarity and quite certainty among the finest examples of the 2¢ Blackjack Z. grill; with 1985, 2004 P.F. certificates and 2003 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup 95).Scott No. 85B $1,300.
This is one of two recorded examples to attain the grade of "XF-Superb 95" according to the P.S.E. Population report, which two higher.
Realized: $9,500