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10c Green, Z.
Grill (Scott No. 85D)
One of only six recorded examples
Census No. 85D-CAN-05
Realized $80,000 in Siegel Sale 804 (lot 233) |
SPECIAL
NOTE: There are many United States
stamps that look similar to the rarities listed below. Some of the differences
between expensive rarities and common stamps can be subtle, including
differences in perforation, shade and size. These stamps should have
certificates from a recognized expertizing committee, such as The
Philatelic Foundation or P.S.E.
Our census of the 10c Z Grill records just six
examples, including the copy contained in the New York Public Library collection.
The Zoellner stamp
illustrated above was part of the collection formed by William K. Herzog, one of the
leading experts on grilled issues.
The 10c Z Grill was probably produced on or about February 19, 1868, at the same time the
first 10c stamps (along with more 12c) were run through the E Grill on the other device
(10c and 12c E Grill eku 2/29/68--see timeline). 10c F
Grill production, using new sheets printed on much thinner paper, occurred in May 1868
(eku 5/26/68).
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Census
No.
History:
PFC: |
85D-CAN-01
Laurence & Stryker 11/17/1958
9198 “Genuine" |
85D-CAN-02
Mielstrup Coll. - RAS 5/23/1973, Lot 150 "trivial corner perf
rounding"
Isleham Coll. - RAS 5/1986
McNall Coll. - Sup. 10/26/1992, Lot 141
24671 “Genuine”
259617 “Genuine” |
85D-CAN-03
Schilling Coll.
RAS 3/25/1975 (Rarities)
APS Certificate
Illustrated in Brookman Vol. 2, p. 136 |
85D-CAN-04
Ishikawa Coll. - Christies 9/1993, Lot 532 - $40,000
4943 “Genuine”
50292 “Genuine”
276462 “Genuine” |
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Census
No.
History:
PFC: |
85D-CAN-05
Herzog Coll.
RAS 4/5/1986 (Rarities)
Zoellner Coll. - RAS Sale 804
10/9/1998 Lot 233 - $80,000
41751 “Genuine w/ thin spot & small corner crease” |
85D-CAN-06
Miller Coll., NYPL
Ex Stevenson
Sold to B. K. Miller by Elliott Perry |
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