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12c Black, F. Grill (Scott 97). Well-centered with unusually wide margin at bottom, crisp impression, light cancel, Very Fine and choice, scarce with such wide margins, ex Twigg-Smith Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 105 |
US$110.00 |
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12c Black, F. Grill, Very Thin Paper (97 var). Unused (no gum), intense shade and proof-like impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine example of this desirable variety, with 1976 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as no gum without any premium for the variety Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 104 |
US$700.00 |
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1867, 12¢ black, F. grill (Scott 97), unmistakable green cancellation, a lovely example with a very scarce colored postmark; small faults, Very Good to Fine. Scott $525. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 215 |
US$300.00 |
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1867, 12¢ black, F. grill (Scott 97), unusual cancel, possibly letters in a circle, wonderfully fresh and well centered, Very Fine. Scott $275. Estimate price $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 216 |
US$110.00 |
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Scott #97, 12c Black, “F” grill, used single, quite well centered, strong rich color and impression on bright paper, unobtrusive cork cancel, nearly very fine. Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 132 |
US$55.00 |
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* 12¢ black, F. grill (Scott 97), well centered, crisp color and impression, original gum, Very Fine and choice (photo). $3,000 WELL CENTERED MINT EXAMPLES OF THE 12¢ F. GRILL ARE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN. Expertization: 1994 P.S.E Certificate & 2002 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 173 |
US$1,000.00 |
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* 12¢ black, F. grill (Scott 97), fresh and bright with virtually perfect centering amid exceptionally large margins with rich color, a deeply etched impression and full, lightly hinged original gum; a Superb Gem. SSV $13,000 (photo). $3,000 A STAMP THAT IS RARELY SEEN WELL CENTERED AND MINT, THIS 12¢ F. GRILL IS CERTAINLY AMONG THE FEW GEM MINT SINGLES EXTANT—IT BEARS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED BY ANY OF THE EXPERTIZING BODIES. Expertization: 1984, 2000 and 2005 P.F. Certificates, the last graded XF-S 95. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 172 |
US$9,500.00 |
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United States 1867 Grill Issue 1867 12c black, F. Grill, unused with full original gum, l.h., rich color, usual centering with fully intact perforations on all four sides, fine and rare mint stamp, with 2004 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2014, Sale 201404, Lot 45 |
US$1,800.00 |
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1867, 12¢ black, F. grill (Scott 97), unused without gum, decent example with alluring color and big margins; short perf at upper left, otherwise Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,100. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 650, Lot 2546 |
US$160.00 |
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1867, 12¢ black, F. grill, very thin paper (Scott 97 var.), neat black segmented cork cancellation, beautifully centered with radiant color, nice looker, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $300. Estimate $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2055 |
US$160.00 |
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1867, 12¢ black, F. grill (Scott 97), neat black crossroads cancellation, vivid fresh color, a handsome appearing stamp, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $275. Estimate price $150 – 200. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2056 |
US$90.00 |
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12c Black, F. Grill (Scott 97). Choice centering with wide margins, natural s.e. at left with straddle-pane margin, cork cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1084 |
US$225.00 |
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12c Black, F. Grill (Scott 97). Bright shade and crisp impression, Leaf cancel, wide margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1999 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1083 |
US$300.00 |
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12c Black, F. Grill (Scott 97). Unused (no gum), clear grill, wide margins, Very Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1082 |
US$550.00 |
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Scott #97, 12c Black, “F” grill, used with excellent centering, strong color and impression, attractive bold blue segmented cork cancel, choice very fine; 2005 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 230 |
US$220.00 |