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30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Without Grill (121a). Original gum which is partly disturbed, nicely centered, vivid colorsVERY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL WITHOUT GRILL.
This is the true Scott 121a, which is often confused with the Double Paper, Without Grill variety. The shade and impression are noticeably different between the two.
With 2016 P.F. certificate
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Without Grill (121a). Unused (no gum), nicely centered with beautiful colors, tiny insignificant inclusion speck above eagle's neckVERY FINE. A RARE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL WITHOUT GRILL VARIETY.
This is the true Scott 121a, which is often confused with the Double Paper, Without Grill variety. The shade and impression are noticeably different between the two.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate. Scott Retail as original gum
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Without Grill (121a). Unused (no gum), nicely centered with beautiful colors, tiny insignificant inclusion speck above eagle's neckVERY FINE. A RARE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL WITHOUT GRILL VARIETY.
This is the true Scott 121a, which is often confused with the Double Paper, Without Grill variety (offered in the previous lot). The shade and impression are noticeably different between the two.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate. Scott Retail as original gum
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Without Grill (121a). Unused (no gum), tiny natural inclusion speck at topFINE. A FRESH AND ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL WITHOUT GRILL.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate. Scott Retail as with original gum
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Without Grill (121a). Unused (no gum), bright colors, Fine, although expert committees will not certify the 1869 Without Grill varieties without gum, our opinion is that this is a genuine Scott 121a (and not the Double Paper version), with 2008 "decline opinion" P.F. certificate
30c Ultramarine & Carmine, Without Grill (121a). Part original gum, small adherence on back, beautiful rich colors, well-centered, tiny natural inclusionEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE WITHOUT GRILL.
Our review of Philatelic Foundation records indicates that 53 examples have been certified as genuine incl. two blocks of four and one plate block of fifteen (Ex Ishikawa). In addition to the certified copies, there is a plate number block of six and imprint block of eight. However, despite the number of stamps, very few are as well-centered or fresh as this example.