90 Early US Stamp 12c Washington. 1867. VF Cold. E Grill Scott=$375
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U.S. #90
Series of 1867 12¢ Washington
“E” GrillMY STAMP IS CONSIDERED TO BE VF-very fine
Earliest Known Use: March 3, 1868 Quantity issued: 1, 000, 000 (estimate)Printed by: National Bank Note CompanyMethod: Flat plateWatermark: NonePerforation: 12Color: Black Grills were made by embossing the stamp, breaking paper fibers, and allowing canceling ink to soak deeply into the paper. This made it difficult to remo...ve cancels and reuse stamps. Charles Steel, who oversaw postage stamp production in the 1860s, patented the grilling method. It was used nine short years – 1867 to 1875. Grilling resulted in some of the greatest U.S. stamp rarities, including the legendary “Z” Grill U.S. #85A. PAYPAL ONLYFREE SHIPPING IN USA
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