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Lot 406 |
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1867, 3¢ rose, C. grill, imperf proof on stamp paper (83P), block of four with left "National Bank Note Company. New York" imprint selvage, large margins all around, heavily impressed grills. Full o.g. Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,700+
A CHOICE POSITION BLOCK OF THE 3¢ ROSE C. GRILL IMPERFORATE ON STAMP PAPER.
Expertization: 2007 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 407 |
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1867, 3¢ rose, E. grill (88), remarkably well centered with a clear grill impression, brilliant color on bright paper. Fresh o.g. Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,750.
Scott $1,200
AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 3¢ E. GRILL, WHICH IS QUITE RARE IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION.
Expertization: 1990 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 408 |
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1867, 12¢ black, E. grill (90), well centered for the 12¢ E grill, intense color, large part original gum, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $5,000
Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 409 |
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1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill (92), beautifully centered with luminous color, clearly impressed grill. O.g. Very Fine. SMQ $3,800.
Scott $3,250
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE MINT STAMP, WHICH IS UNDERGRADED IN OUR OPINION.
Expertization: 1998 P.F. and P.S.E., and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded VF 80.
There is only one graded higher (95).
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Lot 410 |
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1867, 2¢ black, F. grill (93), well centered, with a sharp, detailed impression and full lightly hinged original gum, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $500
Expertization: photocopy of 1985 P.F. Certificate for a block.
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Lot 411 |
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1867, 3¢ red, F. grill (94), beautifully centered, with vibrant color and a detailed impression, original gum, fresh and choice, Extremely Fine.
Scott $425
Expertization: 1992 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 412 |
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1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill (96), choice centering, with radiant color, bright paper, fresh and full lightly hinged original gum. Very Fine. Rare in this premium mint condition.
Scott $3,500
Expertization: 1983 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 413 |
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1867, 12¢ black, F. grill (97), well centered, strong color and impression, original gum, very lightly hinged. F.-V.F.
Scott $3,500
Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 414 |
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1867, 15¢ black, F. grill (98), exceptionally fresh, with bright color and an excellent impression, original gum, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $4,500
AN OUTSTANDING 15¢ F. GRILL MINT SINGLE.
Expertization: 1993 P.S.E. and 1994 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 415 |
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1867, 24¢ gray lilac, F. grill (99), nicely centered, with unusually strong color, original gum, nearly Very Fine for this issue, a rare mint high value grill.
Scott $8,500
Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 416 |
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1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill (100), exceptionally well centered within beautifully balanced margins, light almost face free cancellation, rich color with a clearly defined grill. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,000.
Scott $900
A TRUE CONDITION RARITY AS THE 1868 30¢ F. GRILL IS RARELY FOUND IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION AND WELL CENTERED.
Expertization: 1982 and 2007 P.F. Certificates, latter graded XF 90.
This stamp would be a marvelous example of the non-grilled 30¢; as a grilled 30¢ it is simply spectacular.
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