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Scott #85C, 3c Rose, “Z” grill, used example of this very rare grill, strong color, light central target cancel, centered into the design as is often the case with this stamp, very good and seldom availabe; 1996 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 138 |
US$1,150.00 |
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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, May 2013, Sale 201305, Lot 65 |
US$750.00 |
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1867, 3¢ rose, Z. grill (Scott 85C), neat black cancellation, extremely fresh and appealing example of this scarce grilled stamp, with fantastic color, completely sound and choice – rare thus, Very Fine for this, Ex-Sheriff, 1972 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,500. Estimate value $1,500 – 2,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 72 |
US$1,300.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 3¢ Rose, Z. Grill, #85C. Used, small tear, rounded corner, Fine appearance. Scott $3,500. Estimate value $350-400. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 445 |
US$431.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 3¢ Rose, Z. Grill, #85C. Used, “reperfed at left”, Fine appearance, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $3,500. Estimate price $500-600. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 444 |
US$661.00 |
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3c Rose, Z. Grill (85C). Horizontal strip of three, fresh color with odd geometric cancels, center stamp long sealed tear, right stamp minor top right corner crease, couple trivial perf flaws, otherwise Fine, a rare classic multiple and perfectly suited for the exhibitor who wants to show an impressive artifact without competing with vandals who would break this into singles if it were sound, Scott Retail as three used singles (pair listed but unpriced) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1598 |
US$2,700.00 |
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3c Rose, Z. Grill (Scott 85C). Well-centered for this scarce grilled stamp with three extra wide margins, bright color, neat segmented cork cancel and rim of circular datestamp at left, couple small perf flaws not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine appearance, with 1996 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1597 |
US$2,200.00 |
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3c Rose, Z. Grill (Scott 85C). Wide margins, small part of target cancel, faint crease and some trivial slightly blunted perfs at top, otherwise Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1596 |
US$700.00 |
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3c Rose, Z. Grill (Scott 85C). Original gum, slightly disturbed from hinge removal, fresh color and attractive centering for this rare grill issue, light horizontal crease VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 3-CENT Z GRILL. 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 original-gum condition. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1595 |
US$4,250.00 |
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3c Rose, Z. Grill (Scott 85C). Clearly-defined grill, deep rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, superior centering with wide margins, neat strikes of circular datestamp and rosette cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 3-CENT Z GRILL. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE STAMP IN THIS CHOICE USED CONDITION. 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. With 1982 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $22,500.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98, offered in the previous lot) and none share this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 95 |
US$12,500.00 |
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3c Rose, Z. Grill (Scott 85C). Huge margins with almost mathematically perfect centering, long and full perforations all around and clearly-defined grill, rich color, cancelled by “Peoria Ill. May 4” circular datestamp and bold letter “B” (postmaster was George C. Bestor) EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 3-CENT Z GRILL IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE — MADE MORE DESIRABLE BY THE STRIKING “B” CANCEL. P.S.E. HAS AWARDED THIS STAMP THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AND ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT. 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. Our review of past auctions, including Power Search, found precious few sound copies with Extremely Fine centering, and none that rival this stamp. P.S.E. encapsulated (Superb 98, SMQ value $35,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 94 |
US$10,500.00 |
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3c Rose, Z. Grill (Scott 85C). Bright shade, clearly-defined grill easily discernible from the front of the stamp, neat strike of target cancel VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 3-CENT Z GRILL. With 1992 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4046 |
US$4,250.00 |
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3c Rose, Z. Grill (Scott 85C). Radiant color on bright paper, choice margins and centering, clearly-defined grill, light cancel VERY FINE. A LOVELY USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 3-CENT Z GRILL. With 1985 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80, SMQ price $4,000.00) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3151 |
US$3,250.00 |
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3c Rose, Z. Grill (Scott 85C). Wide margins and choice centering, clearly-defined grill which is easily visible from the front, rich color, cork cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A FRESH AND CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 3-CENT Z GRILL. 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. Our review of past auctions, including Power Search, found precious few sound copies with Extremely Fine centering. With 2002 P.F., 2005 and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ price $9,500.00). Only one other example has achieved this grade and only two have graded higher. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3150 |
US$5,750.00 |
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United States 1867 Grill Issue 1867 3c rose, Z.Grill, used, reperforated at bottom, otherwise fine, with 1995 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2012, Sale 201209, Lot 47 |
US$350.00 |