| 1870-1871 National Bank Note Co. Issue, Grilled |
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Lot 660 |
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1870, 1¢ ultramarine, grilled (134), beautifully centered within wide margins, bright color with a clear impression. Regummed. Very Fine.
Scott $1,100
Expertization: 1996 P.S.E. Certificate.
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Lot 661 |
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1870, 2¢ red brown, grilled (135), beautifully centered and exceptionally fresh. With flawless, never hinged original gum. Very Fine and choice. NH examples are not priced by SMQ.
Scott $1,300 ++
THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE YET GIVEN BY P.S.E. TO A NEVER HINGED 2¢ GRILL; IN FACT, ONLY TWO HINGED EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded VF 80.
Frankly, we feel this stamp should have been awarded at least an 85, but that is not for us to decide.
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Lot 662 |
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1870, 2¢ red brown, grilled (135), well centered, bright color. Lightly hinged, original gum. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,300
Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 663 |
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1870, 2¢ red brown, grilled (135), right sheet margin single, well centered with extra wide margins, rich color. Strong grill and full, lightly hinged original gum. Couple short perfs. Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,300
Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 664 |
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1870, 3¢ green, grilled (136), well centered, strong color and impression. O.g. Fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $800
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 665 |
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1870, 10¢ brown, grilled (139), choice centering, clear grill points, deep intense color and impression. Unused. Very Fine.
Scott $2,750
AN OUTSTANDING UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 10¢ GRILLED ISSUE.
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 666 |
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1870, 15¢ orange, grilled (141), exceptionally well centered within even margins, deep rich color with a sharp impression. Small part o.g. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $8,500 as o.g.
A CHOICE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 15¢ GRILLED ISSUE.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 667 |
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1870, 15¢ orange, split grill (141 var.), well centered within unusually large margins, vibrant color with a detailed impression on bright paper, cancelled by grid. Very Fine.
Scott $1,375
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 668 |
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1870, 15¢ orange, I. grill (141 var.), clearly defined grill impression, beautifully centered within huge margins, bright color and clear impression, cork cancellation. Diagonal crease at center. Extremely Fine appearance.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
THE 15¢ 1870 BANK NOTE IS ONE OF THE RAREST VALUES WITH THE I. GRILL VARIETY.
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 669 |
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1870, 30¢ black, grilled (143), nicely centered, strong color and impression, clear grill points. Unused. Fine.
Scott $8,250
A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ 1870 GRILLED ISSUE.
Expertization: 1953 A.P.S. & 1957 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 671 |
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1870, 90¢ carmine, grilled (144), clear grill points, well centered with large margins, deep shade with a strong impression on bright paper. Part o.g. Small, faint diagonal crease (visible only in fluid). Fresh, F.-V.F. appearance.
Scott $20,000 for full o.g.
A RARE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90¢ 1870 GRILLED ISSUE.
Expertization: 1962 P.F. Certificate.
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