US Stamp Value Scott 85: 1868 3c George Washington Bank Note Grill. Page 3

3c Rose, D. Grill (Scott 85). Clearly-defined grill, cork cancel and part of circular datestamp, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, some manuscript on back

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 93

85, 1867 3c Rose, “D” Grill,bold cork cancel strike, short and pulled perf at top, bold impression of both stamp and grill, Very Fine centering, 2014 PSE certificate (Scott $1,100) 

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1103

85, 1867 3c Rose, “D” Grill,with light cork cancel, a few light creases, wonderful representation with clear grill impression, Very Fine, 2014 PSE certificate (Scott value $1,100) 

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1102

85, 1867 3c Rose, “D” Grill, quartered cork cancel, perf faults, still Fine and scarce, 2014 PSE certificate (Scott $1,100)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1104

Scott #85, 3c Rose, “D” grill, used single, fresh color, strong and well defined grill, cancelled by a neat segmented circular cancel, normal fine centering and scarce.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 115

o    3¢ rose, D. grill (Scott 85), choice centering, lovely color, neatly cancelled, remarkably fresh and choice Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,500 (photo). $1,100 Expertization: 1988, 2002 and 2005 P.S.E. Certificates, the last graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 145

1867, 3¢ rose, D. grill (Scott 85), unused without gum, lovely fresh example of this rarely offered unused stamp, in near flawless condition; tiny tear at top right, otherwise Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $2,150. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 650, Lot 2534

1867, 3¢ rose, D. grill (Scott 85), neat manuscript penstroke cancellation, huge boardwalk margins rarely seen on this issue; an extraordinary showpiece that would please the most discriminating collector of top quality stamps; short perf at bottom, otherwise Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate & clean 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,100 for normal cancel. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2049

3c Rose, D. Grill (Scott 85). Beautiful margins and centering, fancy quartered cork cancel, single nibbed perf at top, otherwise Extremely Fine, a scarce grilled issue in very desirable condition

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1069

3c Rose, D. Grill (Scott 85). Clearly-defined grill, brilliant color, neat rosette in circle cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1985 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1070

United States 1867 Grill Issue 1867 3c rose, D.Grill, neat black cancel, well centered for this difficult issue, v.f., with 2000 PSE cert.

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 201403, Lot 21

United States 1867 Grill Issue 1867 3c rose, D.Grill, used, well centered for this difficult issue, clearly defined grill, fine, with 2005 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 201403, Lot 22

United States 1867 Grill Issue 1867 3c rose, D.Grill, fancy “Cross” cancel, well centered, fresh and v.f., with 2005 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 201403, Lot 20

Scott #85, 3c Rose, “D” grill, a lovely used example of this scarce grilled stamp, being exceptionally well centered and margined, sharp grill impression, black circle of “V”s cancel, extremely fine; a very elusive stamp in this select centering as grilled issues rarely come this nice; 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,500.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 222

Scott #85, 3c Rose, “D” grill, lovely used single of this scarce grilled issue, unusually well centered for this, rich color, fancy cork postmark of “V”s, very fine and quite choice; a difficult stamp to find this nice; 1988 PF certificate and 2011 PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ value $1,100.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 223