Sale 345

The Liberty Collection of Select United States Mint and Used Stamps


1870-71 National Bank Note Co., Grilled
 
 
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Lot 174

1870, 1¢ ultramarine, grilled (134), beautifully centered with exceptionally bright color, an unmistakable grill and full, lightly hinged original gum; fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,000

RARELY SEEN WELL CENTERED AND WITH FULL ORIGINAL GUM.

Expertization: 1995 PF Certificate.

Provenance: Lyons, Minervino
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Lot 175
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1870, 1¢ ultramarine, grilled (134), virtually perfectly centered with unusually large margins and stunning, rich color; unused without gum, wonderfully fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $700

A SUPERB UNUSED SINGLE—THE BEST COMBINATION OF LARGE MARGINS AND EXCEPTIONAL CENTERING THAT WE CAN RECALL.

Expertization: 1999 PF Certificate.
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Lot 176

1870, 2¢ red brown, grilled (135), centered with near mathematical precision with generous, perfectly balanced margins, warm color and full original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. SSV $2,250.
Scott $1,000

THE GRILLED 2¢ NATIONAL BANK NOTE IS SURPRISINGLY SELDOM OFFERED IN THIS PREMIUM MINT QUALITY.

Expertization: 1998 & 2006 PF Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.

Provenance: Gorham
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Lot 177

1870, 3¢ green, grilled (136), wonderfully fresh and beautifully centered with brilliant color and a strong grill; original gum, a choice, Extremely Fine Gem.
Scott $575

Expertization: 2002 PSE Certificate.
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Lot 178

1870, 6¢ carmine, grilled (137), well centered with rich color, a largely complete grill and full, lightly hinged original gum; exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $5,000

EXCEEDINGLY RARE WELL CENTERED AND WITH ORIGINAL GUM, THIS 6¢ NATIONAL GRILL IS AMONG THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE.

Expertization: 2001 PF Certificate.

Provenance: Enstrom
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Lot 179

1871, 7¢ vermilion, grilled (138), fresh and especially well centered with truly vibrant color and several clear grill points; original gum, tiny natural paper inclusion at lower left (not mentioned on the accompanying certificate), Very Fine.
Scott $4,250

AN OUTSTANDING GRILLED 7¢ NATIONAL.

Expertization: 2002 PF Certificate.

Provenance: "Laila"
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Lot 180
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1871, 7¢ vermilion, grilled (138), virtually perfectly centered with radiant color and a beautifully struck fancy New York "rosette" with part of duplexed c.d.s. at bottom and bit of red transit marking on right perfs; a fresh, choice, Extremely Fine Gem.
Scott $550

AN EXTRAORDINARY 7¢ GRILL WITH EXCEPTIONAL CENTERING, REMARKABLE COLOR AND A STRIKING CANCELLATION.

Expertization: 1999 PF Certificate.

This cancel is similar to New York's foreign mail cancels but is part of a duplex device that was used only domestically. It is normally seen on 2¢ drop letters and is quite rare on the higher values.

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Lot 181

1870, 10¢ brown, grilled (139), nicely centered with extra wide margins, unusually deep, rich color, a fairly strong grill and full, lightly hinged original gum; fresh and choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $7,000

A FORMIDABLE, RARELY SEEN MINT HIGH GRADE EXAMPLE OF THE GRILLED 10¢ NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.

Expertization: 1983, 1997, 2004 PF and 2005 PSE Certificates.

Provenance: Beckley
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Lot 182
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1870, 12¢ dull violet, grilled (140), virtually perfectly centered with large balanced margins, uncommonly strong color and an unusually distinct grill; Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $3,750

A REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF THIS NORMALLY DULL AND POORLY CENTERED STAMP.

Expertization: 2004 PF and 2005 PSE Certificates.
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Lot 183

1870, 15¢ orange, grilled (141), mathematically centered with unusually large, beautifully balanced margins, bright, vibrant color, several discernable grill points and full, lightly hinged original gum; few slightly short perfs, not mentioned on the accompanying certificates, and mentioned purely for strict accuracy; Extremely Fine. An extraordinary stamp.
Scott $7,500

THE GRILLED 15¢ NATIONAL IS NEVER SEEN WITH SUCH LARGE MARGINS AND PERFECT CENTERING, ESPECIALLY IN MINT CONDITION —ONE OF THE FINEST MINT SINGLES EXTANT.

Expertization: 2000 & 2009 PF Certificates.

Provenance: Minervino
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Lot 184
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1870, 90¢ carmine, grilled (144), exceptionally fresh and virtually perfectly centered with beautifully preserved color on bright paper showing numerous distinct grill points; unused without gum; a choice, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem.
Scott $10,000

THE GRILLED 90¢ NATIONAL IS ALL BUT UNOBTAINABLE IN THIS EXCEPTIONAL UNUSED STATE.

Expertization: 1976 & 1998 PF Certificates.

Provenance: Berlin
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Lot 185
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1870, 90¢ carmine, grilled (144), wonderfully well centered, with deep vibrant color, a light unobtrusive cancel and a lightly impressed but nearly complete grill; Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,500

A TRULY EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF THE CHALLENGING 90¢ NATIONAL GRILL, ESPECIALLY SO WITH THE CLEAR, NEARLY COMPLETE GRILL.

Expertization: 2005 PF Certificate.
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