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12c Black, Z. Grill (Scott 85E). Intense shade and impression, bold strike of negative Star of David cancel, minor soiling on back not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4047 |
US$375.00 |
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12c Black, Z. Grill (Scott 85E). Gorgeous centering with unusually wide margins all around, intense impression gives the stamp a remarkable depth of shade, clearly-defined grill points, neat target cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 1867 12-CENT Z GRILL. The 12c Z Grill stamps are often quite off-center. The example offered here a true condition rarity. With 2000 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ value $6,250.00). Only three examples have been graded higher and this is one of only two to achieve this grade. We are surprised this did not receive a 95 grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3152 |
US$4,500.00 |
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1867, 12¢ intense black, Z. grill (Scott 85E), nice geometric cancel, dark intense color and impression; few small thins and reperforated, nearly Very Fine appearance. Scott $2,500. Estimate price $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 789 |
US$225.00 |
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1867, 12¢ intense black, Z. grill (Scott 85E), light black target cancellation, impressive example of this difficult 12¢ Z grill with deep prooflike color, rarely found with such a light unobtrusive cancellation leaving the design easily visible for great eye appeal; couple trivial nibbed perforations, Fine, 1998 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $2,500. Estimate price $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 787 |
US$475.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 12¢ Intense Black, Z. Grill, #85E. Used, “tear at upper left”, Fine appearance, APS (2010) cert. Scott $2,500. Estimate value $220-250. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1141 |
US$242.00 |
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12c Black, Z. Grill (Scott 85E). Wide margins, intense shade, clearly-impressed grill, bold grid cancel, Very Fine, better than typically encountered, with 1982 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1233 |
US$950.00 |
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12c Black, Z. Grill (Scott 85E). Intense shade and proof-like impression on crisp paper, clearly-defined grill, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all around, lightly cancelled at upper right EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT Z GRILL, WITH PHENOMENAL IMPRESSION AND SHADE, BEAUTIFUL MARGINS AND PERFORATIONS AND A CLEAR GRILL. THIS ISSUE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. The 12c Z Grill stamps are often quite off-center. The example offered here is a true condition rarity. With 2006 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 146 |
US$15,500.00 |
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United States 1867 Grill Issue 1867 12c black, Z.Grill, ms and red cancels, usual centering, rich color, fine and scarce sound example, with 2005 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 201204, Lot 60 |
US$800.00 |
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() 1867, 12¢ intense black, Z. grill (85E), three large margins with perfs in at top, incredibly deep, truly prooflike impression with a clearly identifiable grill; unused without gum, a fresh, nearly Fine example of this rare and notoriously poorly centered stamp. Scott value $6,500 A SOUND, WELL CENTERED UNUSED 12¢ Z. GRILL IS NEARLY NON-EXISTANT. Expertization: 1983 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4287 |
US$800.00 |
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1867, 12¢ intense black, Z. grill (85E), well defined grill, detailed impression, full o.g., reperfed at left and minor pulled perf at upper right, otherwise Fine appearance. Scott price $17,500 A RARE MINT STAMP, SELDOM OFFERED IN ANY CONDITION. Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4286 |
US$1,700.00 |
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12c Black, Z. Grill (Scott 85E). Extra wide margins and choice centering, intense shade, light cork cancel, single short perf at lower right mentioned on accompanying certificate EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT Z GRILL. Although the 12c is the most common of the Z Grills, it is still extremely scarce compared to other regular-production grilled issues and is very rarely found in Extremely Fine used condition. This fact is reflected in the P.S.E. Population report statistics, which lists only 32 used stamps in any grade, of which a mere eight are graded higher than 80. With 2008 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85, SMQ $4,050.00). Without the short perf this stamp would certainly have graded 90. In any case, it deserves the Jumbo appellation. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 416 |
US$2,600.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 12¢ Intense Black, Z. Grill, #85E. Used, Fine, PF (1981) cert. Scott $2,500. Estimate value $500-600. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 896 |
US$460.00 |
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12c Black, Z. Grill (Scott 85E). Detailed impression, clear grill, unusual segmented cork cancel, tiny corner perf crease at top right, Very Fine appearance, a pretty stamp, ex Wagshal, with 2010 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 533 |
US$1,400.00 |
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12c Black, Z. Grill (Scott 85E). Intense shade and impression, wide margins, clear grill points, light strike of circle of wedges cancel, Very Fine, with 1987 and 2001 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1233 |
US$1,800.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 12¢ Intense Black, Z. Grill, #85E. Used, nice copy, Fine to Very Fine, PF (2010) cert. Scott $2,500. Estimate price $900-1,000. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1230 |
US$1,093.00 |