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1867, 12¢ black, F. grill (Scott 97), extremely light cancellation, attractive well centered example with brilliant fresh color; tiny corner perforation crease at top left, Very Fine. Scott $275. Estimate $100 – 150. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 84 |
US$80.00 |
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12c Black, F. Grill (Scott 97). Original gum, left perfs touch, slight gum soaking in grill, otherwise nearly Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate that refers to the gum soaks as “staining” Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1616 |
US$350.00 |
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12c Black, F. Grill (Scott 97). Bright shade and crisp impression, clearly-defined grill, bold strike of crossroads cancel, wonderful centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT F GRILL, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. With 2009 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $9,000.00). Only two have graded higher (at 98J) and one other shares this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 108 |
US$5,000.00 |
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12c Black, F. Grill (Scott 97). Jumbo margins and perfect centering, light strikes of blue cork and red transit cancels, bright shade on fresh paper EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR JUMBO MARGINED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT F GRILL WITH TWO COLORED CANCELS. A PHENOMENAL STAMP WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. Ex Dr. Morris. With 1994 and 2003 P.F. certificates. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ price $9,000.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other example has achieved this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3171 |
US$5,250.00 |
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1867, 12¢ black, F. grill (Scott 97), remarkably fresh example of this elusive grilled stamp, with choice centering, o.g., previously hinged, Very Fine. Scott $3,000. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1012 |
US$1,100.00 |
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United States 1867 Grill Issue 1870 cover from Cannon River Falls, Minn. to Norway, franked with horizontal pair of 15c black (lifted for inspection and replaced), tied by small black cancels, with departure and Stavanger (12.10) arrival cds alongside, endorsed “Via Bremen”, with Christiana transit on reverse, slight cover faults, otherwise fine usage to Norway, with 2000 Van der Linden cert. Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2012, Sale 201209, Lot 52 |
US$280.00 |
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1867, 12¢ black, F. grill (97), fresh and bright with virtually perfect centering amid exceptionally large margins with rich color, a deeply etched impression and full, lightly hinged original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem. SSV $13,500. Scott price $3,000 A STAMP THAT IS RARELY SEEN WELL CENTERED AND MINT, THIS 12¢ E. GRILL IS CERTAINLY AMONG THE FEW GEM MINT SINGLES EXTANT—IT BEARS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED BY ANY OF THE EXPERTIZING BODIES. Expertization: 1984, 2000 and 2005 P.F. Certificates, the last graded XF-S 95. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 127 |
US$11,000.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 12¢ Black, F. Grill, #97. L.h., “light vertical bend at center, natural straight-edge at right”, fresh, Fine, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $3,000. Estimate $450-550. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1158 |
US$460.00 |
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() U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 12¢ Black, F. Grill, #97. Unused, “light diagonal crease at top left”, fresh, handsome Very Fine appearance, PF (2005) cert. Scott $1,100. Estimate price $350-400. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1159 |
US$403.00 |
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1867, 12¢ black, F. grill (Scott 97), geometric cancel, fresh and sharp with intense color and wide margins, outstanding example, Extremely Fine, 2001 PF Cert and 2008 PSE graded cert (XF 90). Scott $275. Estimate value $400 – 600. (Image 1) Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1314 |
US$425.00 |
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12c Black, F. Grill, Very Thin Paper, (97 var.). Beautiful margins and centering with characteristic burnishing marks in side margins, bold circle of wedges cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate (XF 90) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1243 |
US$350.00 |
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12c Black, F. Grill (Scott 97). Beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, bright shade and crisp impression, clear grill, neat strike of circle of wedges cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT F GRILL. A PHENOMENAL STAMP, WHICH IS RARE WITH SUCH ENORMOUS MARGINS. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $2,450.00 as 95, $9,000.00 as 98), only three have graded higher to date and no others share this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 165 |
US$1,800.00 |
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United States 1867 Grill Issue 1867 12c black, F. Grill, unused with full original gum, l.h., rich color, usual centering with fully intact perforations on all four sides, fine and rare mint stamp, with 2004 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 201204, Lot 67 |
US$1,400.00 |
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12c Black, F. Grill (Scott 97). Unused (no gum), detailed impression, beautiful centering with well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, a stamp with wonderful visual appeal Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 265 |
US$1,300.00 |
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12c Black, F. Grill (Scott 97). Original gum, small h.r., crisp impression, Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 264 |
US$700.00 |