2c Black, Z. Grill (85B). Perfect centering with unusually wide margins all around, clearly defined grill, bright shade and crisp impression, beautifully cancelled by red segmented cork

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ASTONISHING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 2-CENT Z GRILL IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. THIS SPECTACULAR STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST AWARDED AND SHARED BY ONLY ONE OTHER.

The plates used to print the Black Jacks did not provide enough space between subjects for the large 12-gauge perf holes. Consequently, most Black Jack stamps have perfs touching the design on one or even two sides. This scarcity of four-margined copies multiplies exponentially when the Z Grill is factored into the equation. Only a small quantity of 2c sheets were grilled during the period when the Z device was active — after the D Grill (Scott 84), the Z is the rarest of Black Jack grilled stamps.

Ex Kirke. With 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other (we have never offered it).

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