 |
Sale 320
U.S. and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History
| 1873-75 Continental Bank Note Co. J. Grills |
| |
| |
| Lot |
Photo |
Description |
Lot 353 |
 |
1873, 3¢ green, J. grill (158e), three large margins, strong color. Original gum. Reperforated. Fine appearance.
Scott $500
View details and enlarged photo
|
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.
View details and enlarged photo
|
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
View details and enlarged photo
|
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.
View details and enlarged photo
|
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.
View details and enlarged photo
|
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.
View details and enlarged photo
|
|
|
