Lot 1068 o
1867, 3¢ rose, Z. grill, vertical strip of 7, circle of wedges cancels, remarkably well centered overall for this notoriously off centered issue, strong bright color, first stamp with tear, second a small grill thin and sixth stamp with faint bend slightly creasing, other four stamps sound, Very Fine appearance, a spectacular strip of great rarity, this being the largest known multiple of the 3¢ rose, Z. grill, ex Ishikawa.Scott No. 85C $26,250 for singles.
Realized: $22,000