Three things to keep in mind when looking at the above results (unsolds are not included):
It is important to look at the individual data points listed below. Price swings up may be due to varieties such as broken hat or other positives such as cancels. Price swings down may be due to factors such as faults on items that would have graded higher if they were sound, and may not be considered as desirable as a sound copy in this grade.
When looking at multiple grades on the graph, grades with the same population numbers may show overlapping.
At the time of an auction, the SMQ value has already been published and is available to bidders. Increases or decreases in SMQ value prior to the auction may affect the price realized.
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12c Black, F. Grill (97). Jumbo margins and perfectly centered, intense shade and proof-like impression, face-free cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL JUMBO-MARGINED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT F GRILL, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND ONLY ONE OTHER SHARES IT.
With 2008 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $9,000.00). The highest grade awarded and only one other shares it (ex Kirke)
12c Black, F. Grill (97). Jumbo margins and perfectly centered, intense shade and proof-like impression, face-free cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL JUMBO-MARGINED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT F GRILL, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND ONLY ONE OTHER SHARES IT.
With 2008 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $9,000.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it (ex Kirke)
12c Black, F. Grill (97). Jumbo margins and perfect centering, light strikes of blue cork and red transit cancels, bright shade on fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR JUMBO MARGINED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT F GRILL WITH TWO COLORED CANCELS. A PHENOMENAL STAMP WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
Ex Dr. Morris. With 1994 and 2003 P.F. certificates. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $9,000.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other example has achieved this grade
12c Black, F. Grill (97). Bright shade and crisp impression, clearly-defined grill, bold strike of crossroads cancel, wonderful centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT F GRILL, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $9,000.00). Only two have graded higher (at 98J) and one other shares this grade.
12c Black, F. Grill (97). Beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, bright shade and crisp impression, clear grill, neat strike of circle of wedges cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT F GRILL. A PHENOMENAL STAMP, WHICH IS RARE WITH SUCH ENORMOUS MARGINS.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,450.00 as 95, $9,000.00 as 98), only three have graded higher to date and no others share this grade.
12c Black, F. Grill (97). Essentially perfect centering with wide and balanced margins, quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 1988 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00)
12c Black, F. Grill (97). Wide margins and wonderfully centered, neat large circle of wedges cancel, clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00), only five have graded higher
12c Black, F. Grill (97). Choice centering with wide and balanced margins, bright shade, light strikes of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00), only five have graded higher
12c Black, F. Grill (97). Almost perfect centering with wide and balanced margins, intense shade, neat strike of circle of wedges cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,450.00), only five have graded higher
12c Black, F. Grill (97). Unusually choice centering with wide margins, crisp impression, long and full perforations, unobtrusive cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,450.00), only four have graded higher to date
12c Black, F. Grill (97). Remarkably wide margins and wonderfully well-centered, neat large circle of wedges cancel, clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,900.00)
12c Black, F. Grill (97). Wide margins and precisely centered, light black cork and trace of red transit cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,750.00)
12c Black, F. Grill (97). Remarkably wide margins and wonderfully well-centered, neat large circle of wedges cancel, clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,600.00)
12c Black, F. Grill (97). Intense shade and proof-like impression on bright paper, Jumbo margins all around, unobtrusive strike of quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $800.00 as 90, $2,450.00 as 95)
12c Black, F. Grill (97). Choice margins and centering, neat circle of wedges cancel with trace of red cancel at left, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $700.00)
12c Black, F. Grill (97). Intense shade and detailed impression, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $700.00)