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U.S. and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History


1873-75 Continental Bank Note Co. J. Grills
 
 
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Lot 353

1873, 3¢ green, J. grill (158e), three large margins, strong color. Original gum. Reperforated. Fine appearance.
Scott $500
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Lot 354

1873, 3¢ green, end roller J. grill (158e var.), intense color and strong impression, well impressed grill. Original gum, never hinged. Very Fine. A scarce variety.
Scott $950

Expertization: 2001 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 355

1873, 6¢ dull pink, grilled (159b), clearly defined grill easily visible on front of stamp, exceptionally well centered, bright color, some points slightly break paper as often occurred on the Continental grills. Original gum, lightly hinged. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,800

A SUPERB ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 6¢ CONTINENTAL J. GRILL— THE FINEST WE'VE SEEN.

Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.

Provenance: Drucker
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Lot 356

1873, 10¢ brown, J. grill (161c), particularly well centered, deep proof-like color and impression on bright paper. Original gum. Small faults. Very Fine appearance.
Scott $3,750

AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 10¢ CONTINENTAL J. GRILL— THE FIRST WE HAVE OFFERED.

Expertization: 1992 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 357

1875, 2¢ vermilion, J. grill (178c), clearly defined grill easily visible on front of stamp. Original gum. Slight grill thin (not mentioned on certificate). Fine. A scarce variety.
Scott $900

Expertization: 2001 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 358

1875, 5¢ blue, J. grill (179c), particularly well centered with deep color, strongly impressed grill that breaks the paper as usual. Original gum. Very Fine.
Scott $4,500

WITH ITS CENTERING AND COLOR, THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES AVAILABLE OF THE 1875 5¢ CONTINENTAL J. GRILL.
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