Lot 1343
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unused 1867 perf. 12 3c. rose with "Z" grill (about 11x14mm.), a large and well-centred example with a clear impression of the grill, traces of gum that may not be original; two shortish perfs. and a few perf. tips lightly stained. A very fair example of this elusive rarity. R.P.S. Certificate (2000) states "...soiled, stained, is genuine". S.G. 84, £3,250. Scott 85C, $5,000 (as no gum). Photo
unused 1867 perf. 12 3c. rose with "Z" grill (about 11x14mm.), a large and well-centred example with a clear impression of the grill, traces of gum that may not be original; two shortish perfs. and a few perf. tips lightly stained. A very fair example of this elusive rarity. R.P.S. Certificate (2000) states "...soiled, stained, is genuine". S.G. 84, £3,250. Scott 85C, $5,000 (as no gum). Photo

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unused 1867 perf. 12 3c. rose with "Z" grill (about 11x14mm.), a large and well-centred example with a clear impression of the grill, traces of gum that may not be original; two shortish perfs. and a few perf. tips lightly stained. A very fair example of this elusive rarity. R.P.S. Certificate (2000) states "...soiled, stained, is genuine". S.G. 84, £3,250. Scott 85C, $5,000 (as no gum). Photo