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1c Blue, E. Grill (Scott 86). Perfectly centered with wide and well-balanced margins, brilliant color on bright paper, light cancel leaves design clearly visible, strong grill impression EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 1868 ONE-CENT E GRILL IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT STAMPS OF THE SERIES TO OBTAIN WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING AND IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED, AND THIS STAMP IS ONE OF ONLY TWO TO ACHIEVE IT. Ex Tahoe and Merlin. With 2003 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ price $13,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it (offered in our Kirke sale). Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3256 |
US$13,000.00 |
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86, 1867 1c Blue, “E” Grill,deep color, bold cork cancel, pulled perf at right, o/w Very Fine (Scott value $475) H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1133 |
US$95.00 |
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86, 1867 1c Blue, “E” Grill,circle of wedges cancel, bright fresh color, Very Fine, 2013 PF certificate (Scott value $475) H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1132 |
US$250.00 |
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1c Blue, E. Grill (Scott 86). Well-balanced margins, rich color on bright paper, segmented cork cancel, Very Fine and choice, ex Koppersmith, with 1986 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 95 |
US$375.00 |
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1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill (Scott 86), o.g., lightly hinged, excellent centering with mouth-watering deep rich color, a worthwhile example of this tough E grill; several slightly shorter perforations at top, otherwise Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $3,250. Estimate price $500 – 750. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 196 |
US$450.00 |
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Scott #86, 1c Blue, “E” grill, handsome mint single, featuring large margins all around and being exceptionally well centered within them, prooflike color and impression, full clean o.g., and in addition showing a full strong grill, very fine and choice example of the this scarce mint stamp; 2013 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 122 |
US$2,200.00 |
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* 1¢ blue, E. grill (Scott 86), wonderfully bright and fresh with lovely pastel color and full, lightly hinged original gum, Fine and most attractive (photo). $3,250 Expertization: photocopy of 1983 P.F. Certificate for block of 4. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 156 |
US$800.00 |
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o 1¢ blue, E. grill (Scott 86), very well centered within unusually large margins, beautiful color, “crossroads” cancel, choice, Extremely Fine. SMQ $800 (photo). $475 Expertization: 2004 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 157 |
US$400.00 |
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1c Blue, E. Grill (Scott 86). Extra wide margins, bold Rosette cancel, Very Fine and choice, ex Koppersmith, with 1986 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 112 |
US$375.00 |
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1c Blue, E. Grill (Scott 86). Choice centering with wide margins, unusual “KK” (back to back) initials cancel, deep rich color, thin spot and corner crease, Extremely Fine appearance, a fantastic stamp despite trivial flaws, ex Wagshal Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 113 |
US$225.00 |
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1c Blue, E. Grill (Scott 86). Rich color and proof-like impression, clearly-defined grill, incredible Jumbo margins and outstanding centering, unobtrusive cancel with rim of circular datestamp at top EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 ONE-CENT E GRILL, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. With 2002 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ value $4,500.00 as 95, $13,000.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher (at 98) and only one other shares this grade. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 268 |
US$3,500.00 |
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1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill (86), neat black cancellation, appealing used example in flawless condition, well centered amid large margins with vibrant color, very pretty stamp, Very Fine, 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott $475. Estimate $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 117 |
US$400.00 |
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1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill (86), unused without gum, incredibly fresh and choice example of this tough grilled issue, with large margins and captivating color, Very Fine. Scott $1,250. Estimate $500 – 750. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 116 |
US$400.00 |
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1c Blue, E. Grill (Scott 86). Brilliant color, neat target cancel, well-balanced margins, fresh, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3498 |
US$425.00 |
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1c Blue, E. Grill, Specimen Ovpt. Ty. A. (Scott 86S-A). Part original gum, natural s.e. at left, ms. “Issued 1861” on back and additional tiny ms. check mark above overprint, Fine, with 1953 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3282 |
US$900.00 |