1869, 3¢ ultramarine, without grill, disturbed o.g., centered low with design well clear of perfs, strong bright color, Very Fine for this, a very rare grill variety especially with design clear of perforations, with only a small handful are known as such; with 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 114a  $10,000. ONLY A COUPLE DOZEN MINT EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED OF THE 3¢ PICTORIAL WITHOUT GRILL VARIETY. $0 (Image)

1869, 3¢ ultramarine, without grill, full o.g., nicely centered for this as many of these varieties are found well off-centered, rich bright color, very fresh, F.-V.F.; with 2002 and 2007 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 114a  $10,000. AN EXTREMELY RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 1869 3¢ PICTORIAL WITHOUT GRILL. $0 (Image)