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2c Black, D. Grill (Scott 84). Intense shade and detailed impression, well-balanced margins, wonderful perforations, clearly-defined grill, bold strike of cork cancel VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 2-CENT D GRILL. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN SOUND AND CENTERED CONDITION. The 2c D Grill is the rarest of the regular-production 1867-68 Grilled Issues (excluding the 1867 trials and rarest Z Grills), followed in order of scarcity by the 3c Z Grill, the 3c D Grill and the 12c Z Grill. It is our theory that two grilling machines were used simultaneously, and that one of the machines was converted from the D to E Grill in early 1868, after a small number of 2c sheets were run through the D-equipped machine. This was the first time the Black Jack received a grill. Ex Twigg-Smith but not offered in his single-owner sale. With 1981 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 141 |
US$3,750.00 |
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2c Black, D. Grill (Scott 84). Unused (no gum), intense shade and impression, well-defined grill, small extraneous mark at lower left, Very Good Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 242 |
US$1,000.00 |
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o 1867, 2¢ black, D. grill (84), centered to bottom and right, couple short perfs, about Fine for this. Scott value $4,500 Expertization: 2010 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4283 |
US$425.00 |
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o 1867, 2¢ black, D. grill (84), centered with near mathematical precision with a deep, prooflike impression and light target duplex and red transit cancels, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott’s value is for a stamp “in the grade of fine”. Scott value $4,500 AN EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ D. GRILL, A NOTORIOUSLY POORLY CENTERED STAMP. Expertization: 2011 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 184 |
US$4,750.00 |
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1867, 2¢ black, D. grill (84), strong grill, deep color with razor sharp impression, typical centering for this notoriously difficult issue, o.g., hinge remnant, Fine. Scott $16,000 AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ D. GRILL. Expertization: 2006 PF Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 183 |
US$2,000.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 2¢ Black, D. Grill, #84. Pen cancel, Just Fine, PF (1981) cert. Scott $4,500. Estimate value $600-700. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 891 |
US$575.00 |
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1867, 2¢ black, D. grill (Scott 84), neat black cancellation, decent example of this extremely scarce grilled issue, completely sound, rare thus, gorgeous deep rich color, V.G., 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott price $4,500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 105 |
US$550.00 |
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2c Black, D. Grill (Scott 84). Bright shade, clearly-defined grill, neat strike of target cancel, Fine example of the scarce 2c D Grill Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1225 |
US$2,600.00 |
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2c Black, D. Grill (84). Unusually well-centered, light cork cancel, thin spot, Very Fine appearance, Scott Catalogue states that the value for No. 84 is for a stamp in Fine grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1224 |
US$750.00 |
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2c Black, D. Grill (84). Well-centered for this difficult issue, clear impression, light target cancel, few short perfs at top but still appears Very Fine, an attractive example of this scarce stamp which is almost always found off-center, with 2011 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail in the grade of Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1011, Lot 470 |
US$950.00 |
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2c Black, D. Grill (84). Intense shade and impression, clearly-defined grill, neat strike of circle of V’s cancel VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 2-CENT D GRILL. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80, SMQ value $8,500.00). As an indication of rarity, the highest grade awarded to date is only a 90. The Scott Catalogue states that the value for No. 84 is for a stamp in Fine grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5372 |
US$5,000.00 |
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2c Black, D. Grill (84). Clear impression with essentially face-free cork cancel off to the left FINE. A DESIRABLE SOUND USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 2-CENT BLACK D GRILL. The Scott Catalogue states that the value for No. 84 is for a stamp in Fine grade. With 1976 and 1996 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Fine 70, SMQ $4,250.00). Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5373 |
US$1,000.00 |
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2c Black, D. Grill (84). Choice margins and well-centered for this notoriously difficult issue, quartered cork cancel, Fine, with 1993 P.S.E. certificate, which mentions the slight double transfer at top (Scott lists double transfer but without a value) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5374 |
US$1,200.00 |
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2c Black, D. Grill (84). Clearly-defined grill, used with 1c Blue, E. Grill (86) and tied by quartered corks, “Minneapolis Min. Sep. 7” circular datestamp on cover to Howellsville N.Y., the 2c with few pulled perfs at right, otherwise Fine, a rare combination, note on back of cover reads “this is the only recorded cover with Scott Nos. 84 + 86”, we have no way of verifying this, ex Gibson, with 1992 P.F. certificate, the 2c alone on cover catalogues $5,000.00 Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 463 |
US$650.00 |
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2c Black, D. Grill, Double Transfer (84 var). Double transfer shows at right, unobtrusive strike of target cancel, detailed impression, light corner creases at top left and bottom left, Very Fine appearance, a rare variety, with 1984 P.F. certificate, the variety is listed but unpriced in Scott, Scott Retail as normal Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 460 |
US$2,400.00 |