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1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill (Scott 85B), neat circle-of-wedges cancel, fresh and attractive; perfs in at bottom, Very Good to Fine, quite a reasonable example of this rare stamp. Scott $1,300. Estimate $250 – 350. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 192 |
US$160.00 |
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1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill (Scott 85B), black grid cancellation, extremely fresh and handsome example of this popular Z grill; nibbed perf at bottom, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate & clean 2001 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,300. Estimate value $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 190 |
US$300.00 |
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1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill (Scott 85B), bold black cancellation, dazzling rich shade, completely sound example, scarce thus, Fine. Scott $1,300. Estimate value $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 191 |
US$160.00 |
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85B, 1867 2c Black, “Z” Grill, lovely impression with light non-obtrusive red cork cancel, corner perf crease upper left, nearly Very Fine centering, 2001 PSE certificate (Scott value $1,300) H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1106 |
US$280.00 |
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85B, 1867 2c Black, “Z” Grill, extraordinary centering, bold face free cork cancel, a few trivial perf creases and shorter perf at top, Extremely Fine, sure to be a fit for the quality conscious buyer (Scott value $1,300) H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1105 |
US$475.00 |
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Scott #85B, 2c Black, “Z” grill, attractive used example, strong color, lightly cancelled with blue geometric cancel, trivial thin speck in grill, fresh and fine. Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 117 |
US$500.00 |
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Scott #85B, 2c Black, “Z” grill, a highly desirable used example of this notoriously difficult grilled stamp, possessing remarkable centering amid much larger margins than typically found, strong color and a well incised impression, very light and unobtrusive cancel, extremely fine; an especially challenging and rare stamp in this premium used quality; 1985 and 2009 PF certificates. Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 116 |
US$1,700.00 |
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o 2¢ black, Z. grill (Scott 85B), nicely centered for this, light unobtrusive cancel, fresh and Fine, SMQ price $775 (photo). $1,300 Expertization: 2001 A.P.S., 2002 P.F., and 2010 P.S.E. Certificates, the last graded F 70. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 149 |
US$550.00 |
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o 2¢ black, Z. grill (Scott 85B), beautifully centered for the Z grill, fresh crisp paper, lightly cancelled, couple trivial perf flaws, Very Fine (photo). $1,300 Expertization: 2010 and 2013 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded VG-F 60. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 148 |
US$325.00 |
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o 2¢ black, Z. grill (Scott 85B), very well centered for a 2¢ Z grill, jet black shade, circle of Vs cancel, choice Very Fine, with a slight double transfer at bottom. SMQ $1500 (photo). $1,300 Expertization: 1991 A.P.S. and 2013 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded VF 80. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 147 |
US$850.00 |
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* 2¢ black, Z. grill (Scott 85B), absolutely perfectly centered with finely detailed prooflike impression and full, lightly hinged original gum; light diagonal crease at top, visible only on reverse; incredible, Extremely Fine to Superb appearance (photo). $17,500 A SPECTACULAR MINT 2¢ Z. GRILL—A STAMP THAT, DESPITE THE FAINT CREASE, STILL OUTSHINES VIRTUALLY ALL OTHER AVAILABLE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLES IN TERMS OF CENTERING AND OVERALL FRESHNESS. Expertization: 1987 & 2005 P.F. Certificates. Provenance: Hoffman, “Liberty”. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 146 |
US$5,000.00 |
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United States 1867 Grill Issue 1867 2c black, Z. Grill, black cork cancel, well centered for this issue, with fully intact perforations all around, v.f., with 2002 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2014, Sale 201404, Lot 43 |
US$800.00 |
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1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill (Scott 85B), neatly struck geometric cork cancellation, handsome appearing example with vibrant color and excellent appeal, much nicer than usually found; reperforated at left, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate & 1999 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,300. Estimate value $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 650, Lot 2536 |
US$325.00 |
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Scott #85B, 2c Black, “Z” grill, attractive example with much better centering and larger margins than typically found on this stamp, deep color and a razor-sharp impression on fresh paper, light cork cancel, excellent grill impression, very fine for this scarce stamp; 1983 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 224 |
US$750.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 2¢ Black, Z. Grill, #85B. Target cancel, well centered for issue, Fine to Very Fine, PF (2013) cert. Scott $1,300. Estimate $850-950. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 100, Lot 457 |
US$978.00 |