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U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 3¢ Rose, Z. Grill, #85C, o.g., “internal paper crease in grill area”, rare mint, otherwise Fine, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $25,000. Estimate value $4,000-5,000. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1430 |
US$3,450.00 |
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() U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 3¢ Rose, Z. Grill, #85C, unused, rich color, faint vertical crease, centered to lower left, fresh and otherwise about fine, PF (2007) cert. Scott $9,000. Estimate price $1,200-1,400. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1431 |
US$1,495.00 |
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1867, 3¢ rose, Z. grill (Scott 85C), neat struck segmented cork cancellation, an outstanding GEM QUALITY example of this extremely scarce 3 cent Z grill, with beautiful centering amid extremely large margins and splendid color; a true condition rarity that must be considered one of the finest examples of this notoriously difficult stamp, deserving placement in a collection of Superb quality stamps, Extremely Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,500. Estimate value $5,000 – 7,500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2015, Sale 672, Lot 2287 |
US$4,750.00 |
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3c Rose, Z. Grill (Scott 85C). Rich color, clear grill, bold strike of “C” in circle fancy cancel, small thin, few small faults at left, otherwise Fine, unusual cancel Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 196 |
US$550.00 |
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3c Rose, Z. Grill (Scott 85C). Unused (no gum), intense shade and impression, clear grill points, Very Good, scarce in unused condition, small red backstamp, with 1954 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 195 |
US$950.00 |
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3c Rose, Z. Grill (Scott 85C). Rich color, blue cork cancel, small corner crease top left, otherwise Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 197 |
US$450.00 |
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Scott #85C, 3c Rose, “Z” grill, scarce sound used example of this elusive grill, with strongly impressed and easily identifiable grill points, good color, centered just a bit into the bottom, however better centered than the majority, fine and very elusive. Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 82 |
US$650.00 |
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United States 1867 Grill Issue 1867 3c rose, Z.Grill, black grid cancel, usual centering, fine, with 1989 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2015, Sale 201507, Lot 42 |
US$700.00 |
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3c Rose, Z. Grill (Scott 85C). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, clearly-defined grill, choice centering for this difficult issue EXTREMELY FINE. A REMARKABLY RARE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 3-CENT Z GRILL IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. A PHENOMENAL STAMP IN TERMS OF GUM, GRILL, COLOR, CENTERING AND OVERALL FRESHNESS. The 3c Z Grill was in production for only a short period of time before the device was replaced with the F Grill. Only a small number of 3c sheets were fed thru the Z Grill, which accounts for the rarity of surviving examples, especially in sound, original-gum condition. Our review of past auctions, including Power Search, found precious few sound copies with Very Fine centering. With 2005 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 164 |
US$21,000.00 |
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3c Rose, Z. Grill (Scott 85C). Bright color, clear grill, neat grid cancel, few nibbed perfs at left, otherwise Very Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 165 |
US$1,100.00 |
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1867, 3¢ rose, Z. grill. Rosette and town duplex cancel, wide margins and rich color, strong grill impression; couple small thins, Very Fine jumbo appearance. Scott No. 85C; $3,500. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2057 |
US$725.00 |
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o 1867, 3¢ rose, Z. grill (85C), choice color and impression, clear grill. Segmented cork cancel. Small filled thin. Very Fine appearance,handsome example of the rare 3 cent “Z” grill. Scott $3,500 Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 81 |
US$650.00 |
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1867, 3¢ rose, Z. grill (Scott 85C), bold black cancellation, one of the best centered examples of this rare Z grill we’ve ever offered, with extremely large margins and warm rich color, an outstanding appearing stamp; tiny corner perforation crease along bottom left corner, otherwise Extremely Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,500. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1310 |
US$1,900.00 |
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3c Rose, Z. Grill (Scott 85C). Radiant color nicely complemented by blue cork cancel, clearly-defined grill, fresh and Very Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2007 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3251 |
US$2,700.00 |
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3c Rose, Z. Grill (85C). Clear grill easily visible on the face of the stamp, cancelled by target, “Clear Spring Md. Feb. 12, 1868” circular datestamp on cover to USS Vermont in New York City Navy Yard, some edgewear including small envelope tear at lower right, Very Fine, a very early use and scarce with a yeardated cancel, for many years this was the earliest documented use (new earliest is Jan. 29), ex Rustad, Ishikawa and Berkun, with 2004 A.P.S. certificate, accompanied by article from Chronicle 92 detailing discovery of this cover, Scott Retail $4,000.00 Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3252 |
US$750.00 |