1867, 3¢ rose, A. grill. Segmented cork cancel, typical centering however the perforations are full and complete, F.-V.F., with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 79; $1,300.

ONE OF THE FEW STAMPS SHOWING FULL AND COMPLETE PERFORATIONS.

The 1867 A Grill was the first experimental grill to be used in the United States, which proved to be a failure, as the all over grill damaged the stamps. It was soon modified into smaller grills and was far more effective. As a result, examples showing intact perforations are very rare and highly sought after.

The Scott catalogue states that, "Values for No. 79 are for Fine-Very Fine examples with minor perf. faults. Examples with complete or virtually complete perforations sell for much more." . US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,300

1867, 3¢ rose, C. grill. Segmented cork cancel, well centered amid large margins, fresh color & sharp impression of the grill, Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 83; $1,100.

A GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 3¢ C. GRILL WHICH IS RARELY FOUND IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,100

1867, 2¢ black, D. grill. Light target cancel, well centered with perfs clear of design all around, fresh color, Very Fine, with 2002 P.F. & P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 84; $5,250.

A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THIS NOTORIOUSLY DIFFICULT STAMP, WHICH IS USUALLY FOUND BADLY OFF CENTERED AND OFTEN DEFECTIVE. US$0 (Image)

Scott $5,250

1867, 3¢ rose, D. grill. Cork cancel, well centered amid large margins, Very Fine and choice.
Scott No. 85; $1,050. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,050

1867, 2¢ black, Z. grill. Geometric cancel, jet black color which is Post Office fresh, beautifully centered amid large margins for the issue, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1992 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 85B; $1,100.

A VERY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN CHOICE CONDITION AND WELL CENTERED IN FOUR MARGINS. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,100

1867, 3¢ rose, Z. grill. Cork cancel, fresh color with four margins and complete perforations, Very Fine and choice, with 2002 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 85C; $3,500.

AN IMMENSELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN THIS SOUND CONDITION. US$0 (Image)

Scott $3,500

1867, 12¢ intense black, Z. grill. Neat Circle of V's cancel, intense black shade, fresh paper showing full perforations, Very Fine and rare, a lovely example of this difficult stamp, with 1991 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 85E; $2,250. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,250

1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill. Unusual Slanted Bar grid cancel, beautifully centered with fresh color, Extremely Fine and attractive, with 1985 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 86; $450. US$0 (Image)

Scott $450

1867, 3¢ rose, E. grill. Attractive blue cork cancel, large margins, fresh color, full perforations, Very Fine and choice.
Scott No. 88; $30. US$0 (Image)

Scott $30

1867, 10¢ green, E. grill. Geometric cancel, beautifully centered with jumbo margins, fresh color, Extremely Fine and choice, an outstanding premium example, with 1994 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 89; $350. US$0 (Image)

Scott $350

1867, 12¢ black, E. grill. Attractive red target cancel, beautifully centered with nice margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1984 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 90; $475. US$0 (Image)

Scott $475

1867, 15¢ black, E. grill. Black cork cancel, well centered & fresh color, Extremely Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 91; $575. US$0 (Image)

Scott $575

1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill. Cork cancel, virtually perfect centering with large margins, bright color, Extremely Fine to Superb.
Scott No. 92; $425.

THIS LOVELY GEM SHOULD RECEIVE A VERY NICE GRADE WHEN SUBMITTED FOR CERTIFICATION. US$0 (Image)

Scott $425

1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill. Black radial cancel, deep, fresh color, Extremely Fine example of this tightly margined stamp, with 1992 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 95; $850. US$0 (Image)

Scott $850

1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill. Light strike of New York Steamship cds, outstanding centering and margins, fresh color, an Extremely Fine gem, with 1991 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 96; $325.

A GORGEOUS STAMP COMPLIMENTED BY THE SCARCE NEW YORK STEAMSHIP CANCEL. US$0 (Image)

Scott $325

1867, 12¢ black, F. grill. Perfect bold strike of "leaf" cancel, very well centered, full perforations, Extremely Fine, an outstanding example, with 1994 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 97; $250. US$0 (Image)

Scott $250

1867, 15¢ black, F. grill. Neat cross roads cancel, bright fresh color, Very Fine and choice, with 1994 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 98; $275. US$0 (Image)

Scott $275

1867, 24¢ gray lilac, F. grill. Light cork cancel, well centered with large margins, full perfs, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 99; $1,600. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,600

1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill. Segment cancel and a small portion of blue French entry cds, well centered for this tightly margined stamp, fresh color, Very Fine and choice, with 1986 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 100; $1,000. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,000

1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill. Light cork cancel, well centered, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1994 P.F. & P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 101; $2,500.

ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1868 90¢ F. GRILL, COMBINING CHOICE CENTERING, PERFORATIONS AND COLOR.

The 90¢ stamps used to make grilled issues were printed on a thick stock of paper. It is likely that sheets remaining from the pre-grill period were used and that the thinner paper introduced in 1868 had not been used for the 90¢ value. Two characteristics of 90¢ F Grill stamps are poorly punched perforations and generally bad centering. This stamp is a remarkable exception. The perfs are much better formed than usual and the centering is precise. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,500