Sale 310

The David W. Gorham Collection
of Gem Mint United States Stamps


1870-1871 National Bank Note Co. Issue, Grilled
 
 
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Lot 3090

1870, 1¢ ultramarine, grilled (134), near-perfect centering with bright color, a well defined grill and full original gum. Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,750

AN UNUSUALLY WELL CENTERED MINT EXAMPLE OF THE GRILLED 1¢ NATIONAL BANK NOTE.

Expertization: 1994 and 2004 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 3091

1870, 2¢ red brown, grilled (135), centered with near mathematical precision with generous, perfectly balanced margins, warm color, full original gum. Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,900.
Scott $1,300

SURPRISINGLY, THE GRILLED 2¢ NATIONAL BANK NOTE IS SELDOM OFFERED IN THIS PREMIER MINT QUALITY.

Expertization: 1998 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 3092

1870, 6¢ carmine, grilled (137), well centered with truly radiant color and full, barely hinged original gum. Exceptionally fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $5,500

A LOVELY MINT EXAMPLE OF THE GRILLED 6¢ NATIONAL BANK NOTE.

Expertization: 1983 and 1997 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 3093

1871, 7¢ vermilion, grilled (138), nicely centered within strikingly wide margins with vibrant color, a firmly impressed grill and lightly hinged original gum. Very Fine.
Scott $4,500

Expertization: 1992 and 2000 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 3094

1870, 10¢ brown, grilled (139), well centered with rich color, a finely detailed impression and an unmistakable grill, full original gum. Exceptionally fresh and Very Fine, rare and very handsome.
Scott $7,000

Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 3095

1870, 15¢ orange, grilled (141), rather well centered with brilliant color, many strong grill points, original gum. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $8,500

THE 15¢ NATIONAL BANK NOTE GRILL IS EXCEEDINGLY RARE IN THIS SELECT MINT CONDITION.

Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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