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2c Black, E. Grill (Scott 87). Jumbo margins and precise centering, crisp impression on bright paper, cork and part of circular datestamp cancels EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 2-CENT E GRILL. With 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $2,000.00 as 95, $6,000.00 as 98). Only one has graded graded higher and only one other has equaled this grade Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3154 |
US$1,700.00 |
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o 1867, 2¢ black, E. grill (87), bright, fresh and mathematically centered with a finely detailed impression and a very light cancel; a choice, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem. Scott value $200 Expertization: 2003 PF Certificate. Provenance: “Scarsdale”. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 117 |
US$1,000.00 |
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Scott #87, 2c Black, “E” grill, scarce vertical strip of four, strong impression, light cork cancels, top stamp with just a hint of a crease, fine; cataloged as two pairs. Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 128 |
US$55.00 |
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Scott #87, 2c Black, “E” grill, beautifully centered within much larger margins than usually found on this value, strong color and impression, very light black cancel as well as a rarely seen magenta straight-line, extremely fine; 2010 PSE certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 127 |
US$500.00 |
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2c Black, E. Grill (Scott 87). Bright shade and crisp impression, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins, neat strike of quartered cork cancel at lower left leaves design clearly visible, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 1993 P.S.E. and 1998 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 149 |
US$1,000.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 2¢ Black, E. Grill, #87. Black cork cancel and vert. natural pre-print paper fold, very well centered, lovely Extremely Fine appearance, PSE (1998) cert. Scott $200. Estimate price $100-120. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 898 |
US$184.00 |
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1867, 2¢ black, E. grill (Scott 87), horizontal pair, neat cancel; right stamp small faults, Very Fine. Scott $425. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2011, Sale 626, Lot 110 |
US$110.00 |
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2c Black, E. Grill (Scott 87). Cancelled by perfect strike of red Shield in Circle fancy cancel of New York City, Fine, scarce and desirable Black Jack fancy cancel, with 2002 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1237 |
US$650.00 |
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o 1867, 2¢ black, E. grill (87), exceptional centering within unsually large and balanced margins, proof-like color and impression on brilliant white paper, cork cancel, an Extremely Fine gem example of this surprisingly difficult stamp. Scott value $200 Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1763 |
US$375.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 2¢ Black, E. Grill, #87. O.g., Fine to Very Fine, PF (2009) cert. Scott $1,750. Estimate $600-700. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1233 |
US$690.00 |
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U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 2¢ Black, E. Grill With 1861 30¢ on Cover, #87; 71. Barely tied (fine) by New Orleans cancels, JUL 11 1868 from “Third Justice of the Peace” to 5th Judicial Court in Plaquemine, registered ms. “178” paying registry fee and quadruple rate, sound cover. Scott $400+. Estimate $120-150. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2011, Sale 90, Lot 1234 |
US$127.00 |
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2c Black, E. Grill (87). Clearly-defined grill, detailed impression, black circle of wedges and magenta cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80, SMQ value $210.00), Scott Retail with no premium for the magenta cancel Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1007, Lot 2232 |
US$375.00 |
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2c Black, E. Grill (Scott 87). Wide margins and attractively centered, bold red rosette cancel of New York City, Very Fine and attractive, with 2004 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5387 |
US$425.00 |
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2c Black, E. Grill, Double Transfer (87 var). Clearly showing the double transfer at bottom right, tied by red leaf cancel, also by matching red Star in Circle handstamp, “New York City Jul. 24” circular datestamp on blue folded bootlegged 1868 printed Prices Current from Liverpool, England, used locally in New York, Very Fine, an extremely rare usage, especially desirable with the double transfer so prominent and with two different New York fancy cancels Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 497 |
US$475.00 |
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1867, 2¢ gray black, E. grill (87), unusually fresh and bright with full, lightly hinged original gum, F.-V.F. and most attractive. Scott $1,750 Expertization: 1996 PF Certificate as the normal black shade. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3458 |
US$800.00 |