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1870-71 Grilled National Bank Note Co. Issue
 
 
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Lot 453

1870, 1¢ ultramarine, grilled (134), exceedingly well centered, rich color with a highly detailed impression, clear grill points. Fresh o.g., very lightly hinged. Fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,750

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ 1870 GRILLED ISSUE.

Expertization: 1993 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded VF 80.
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Lot 454

1870, 2¢ red brown, grilled (135), exceedingly well centered within unsually large margins, deep rich color. Full original gum. Fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $2,100.
Scott $1,300

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 2¢ GRILLED BANK NOTE ISSUE WITH UNUSUALLY LARGE MARGINS.

Expertization: 1979 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Lot 455

1870, 3¢ green, grilled (136), bright and fresh color, original gum, lightly hinged, nearly Very Fine.
Scott $800

Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 456
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1870, 24¢ purple, grilled (142), pastel color, with an unusually well impressed grill, segmented cork cancel, tiny corner crease and light horizontal crease, Fine appearance.
Scott $6,500

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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