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General/Issue
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1c Blue, E. Grill (86). Well-centered with deep rich color, "Paid" cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1984 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $800.00)
Price History and Summary for this Grade
1c Blue, E. Grill (86). Rich color on bright paper, clearly-defined grill, quartered cork cancel struck in such a way that Franklin's face is clearly visible, beautiful centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 ONE-CENT E GRILL. WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $8,500.00). With 2012 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95). We are surprised the P.F. did not also give this a Jumbo designation, which it obviously deserves
1c Blue, E. Grill (86). Fresh color, small circle of wedges cancel at top left, strong Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate
1c Blue, E. Grill (86). Perfectly centered with unusually wide and balanced margins, deep rich color on bright paper, bold strike of blue circle of wedges cancel, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. WITHOUT HESITATION WE REGARD THIS ONE-CENT E GRILL AS ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES EXTANT. ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT STAMPS OF THE SERIES TO OBTAIN WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING AND IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION. A MARVELOUS COMBINATION OF THE FOUR C's -- COLOR, CLARITY, CENTERING AND CANCELLATION.
Ex Dr. Puliafito and "Natalee Grace". With 1987, 2000 and 2012 P.F. certificates
1c Blue, E. Grill (86). Perfectly centered with wide and well-balanced margins, brilliant color on bright paper, light cancel leaves design clearly visible, strong grill impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 1868 ONE-CENT E GRILL IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT STAMPS OF THE SERIES TO OBTAIN WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING AND IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION. THIS IS GRADED SUPERB 98 -- IT IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED, AND THIS STAMP IS ONE OF ONLY THREE TO ACHIEVE IT.
Ex "Tahoe", Merlin and Curtis. With 2003 P.F. and 2008 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $13,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only two others shares it.
1c Blue, E. Grill (86). Bright color, clear grill, light strike of target cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2002 P.F. certificate
1c Blue, E. Grill (86). Wide margins and nicely centered, bright color, unobtrusive strike of grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1990 P.F. certificate
1c Blue, E. Grill (86). Clearly-defined grill, full original gum, unusual straight pen line through portrait makes stamp unfit for postal use, Very Fine, this likely falls into the category of a presentation specimen, an unusual item, unlisted in Scott, with 1980 P.F. certificate calling the line a precancel
1c Blue, E. Grill, Grill Points Up (86 var). Deep rich color, clear grill with the points facing upwards, neat strike of grid cancel, perf reattached at bottom right, few short perfs, still a Very Fine example of this rare grill variety, with 1978 P.F. certificate, unlisted in Scott
1c Blue, E. Grill (86). Two, first with bold strike of red Geometric cancel, ex Haas, second with bold strike of Star fancy cancel, trivial corner crease at top right, Extremely Fine strikes and attractive
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