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2c Black, Z. Grill (Scott 85B). Disturbed part original gum, three wide margins, barely touching at right, attractive example of this rare unused stamp, with 1995 P.S.E. certificate as “trace original gum” which in our opinion is an understatement Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1590 |
US$2,400.00 |
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2c Black, Z. Grill (85B). Clearly-defined grill, detailed impression and attractive shade, beautiful centering with balanced margins, bold strike of circle of V’s cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 2-CENT Z GRILL, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. The plates used to print the Black Jacks did not provide enough space between subjects for the large 12-gauge perf holes. Consequently, most Black Jack stamps have perfs touching the design on one or two sides. This scarcity of four-margined copies multiplies exponentially when the Z Grill is factored into the equation. Only a small quantity of 2c sheets were grilled during the period when the Z device was active — after the D Grill (Scott 84), the Z is the rarest of Black Jack grilled stamps. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $11,750.00). Only two have graded higher (at 98). Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 93 |
US$4,250.00 |
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Scott #85B, 2c Black, “Z” grill, a spectacular used example of one of the rarest and most difficult of all the grilled issues to obtain in such premium condition, possessing remarkable centering amid incredibly large margins, the combination of which is near impossible to find on a copy which is sound in all regards, especially strong and beautiful dark color, well defined grill points leaves no doubt of its identification, unusually light segmented cork cancel, extremely fine and a true rarity in all respects; 2001 and 2009 PF certificates. Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 60 |
US$3,250.00 |
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Scott #85B, 2c Black, “Z” grill, very well centered within lavishly large margins, the size of which are almost never seen on this scarce and difficult stamp, rich luxuriant color and a deeply etched impression on fresh white paper, light unobtrusive cancel, extremely fine; 2002 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 61 |
US$1,250.00 |
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United States 1867 Grill Issue 1867 2c black, Z.Grill, unused with original gum, usual centering, deep rich color, creased and toned spot at center, otherwise a fine and rare unused example, with 2005 PSE cert. Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 65 |
US$2,400.00 |
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2c Black, Z. Grill (85B). Perfect centering with unusually wide margins all around, clearly-defined grill, bright shade and crisp impression, beautifully cancelled by red segmented cork EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ASTONISHING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 2-CENT Z GRILL IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. THIS SPECTACULAR STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST AWARDED. The plates used to print the Black Jacks did not provide enough space between subjects for the large 12-gauge perf holes. Consequently, most Black Jack stamps have perfs touching the design on one or two sides. This scarcity of four-margined copies multiplies exponentially when the Z Grill is factored into the equation. Only a small quantity of 2c sheets were grilled during the period when the Z device was active — after the D Grill (Scott 84), the Z is the rarest of Black Jack grilled stamps. With 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ value $31,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3149 |
US$15,000.00 |
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1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill (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. Scott price $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 PF Certificates. Provenance: Hoffman. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 114 |
US$7,250.00 |
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() U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 2¢ Black, Z. Grill, #85B, unused. “tiny shallow thin at lower right of grill”, fresh, Fine appearance, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $6,750. Estimate value $700-800. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1135 |
US$1,150.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 2¢ Black, Z. Grill, #85B. Lightly canc’d., very well centered, “nibbed perf lower left”, still Very Fine to Extremely Fine, PSE (2010) cert. Scott $1,400. Estimate value $850-950. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1136 |
US$920.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 2¢ Black, Z. Grill, #85B. Used, Very Fine, PF (1981, 1995) certs. Scott $1,400. Estimate price $700-800. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1137 |
US$575.00 |
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2c Black, Z. Grill (Scott 85B). Intense shade and impression, clearly-defined grill, wonderful strike of rosette cancel, Very Fine and choice, a stamp with great visual appeal, with 2010 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1229 |
US$2,000.00 |
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2c Black, Z. Grill (Scott 85B). Choice centering, bold cork cancel at left mostly clear of central vignette, minor perf flaws (one nibbed, few creased), otherwise Extremely Fine, a very difficult stamp to find with this choice centering Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1230 |
US$350.00 |
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United States 1867 Grill Issue 1867 2c black, Z.Grill, original gum (heavy h.r.), usual centering, rich color and sharp impression, fine, a scarce stamp in sound condition, with 1995 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 201206, Lot 48 |
US$3,750.00 |
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2c Black, Z. Grill (85B). Clearly-defined grill, crisp impression and attractive shade, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, neat strike of rimless grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 2-CENT Z GRILL. THIS IS A DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. The plates used to print the Black Jacks did not provide enough space between subjects for the large 12-gauge perf holes. Consequently, most Black Jack stamps have perfs touching the design on one or two sides. This scarcity of four-margined copies multiplies exponentially when the Z Grill is factored into the equation. Only a small quantity of 2c sheets were grilled during the period when the Z device was active — after the D Grill (Scott 84), the Z is the rarest of Black Jack grilled stamps. With 1985 and 2004 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $11,750.00). Only two have graded higher to date (both 98) and only four others share this grade. Amazingly, this is the first graded example of this issue in any grade we have ever offered at auction. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 143 |
US$6,500.00 |
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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 2012, Sale 201204, Lot 59 |
US$900.00 |