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1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Issues
 
 
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Lot 126

1870, 2¢ red brown, H. grill (135), mathematically centered amid perfectly symmetrical margins. O.g., lightly hinged. Extremely Fine. Scott Stamp Values $2,250.
Scott $1,000

AN OUTSTANDING MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ NATIONAL GRILL.

Expertization: with 1998 & 2006 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 127

1870, 3¢ green, H. grill, split vertically (136 var.), 50% at top, 50% at bottom. Post office fresh and very well centered with bright color and immaculate, never hinged original gum. Very Fine.
Scott $625 for hinged

Expertization: with 1998 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 128
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1870, 24¢ purple, H. grill (142), absolutely perfectly centered with the characteristic pale color of the genuine examples and a light cork cancel. Barely noticeable corner perf crease at lower left. Otherwise Extremely Fine.
Scott $7,000

A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 24¢ NATIONAL BANK NOTE CO. GRILL., WHICH IS ONLY KNOWN USED AND SELDOM SEEN COMPLETELY SOUND.

Expertization: with 1998 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 129

1870, 2¢ red brown (146), uncommonly fresh and virtually perfectly centered amid large balanced margins. O.g. with just the barest trace of hinging. Extremely Fine and choice. Scott Stamp Values $1,250.
Scott $325

Expertization: with 2002 & 2006 P.F. certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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Lot 130

1870, 3¢ green (147), nicely centered with radiant color. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $225 for hinged

Expertization: with 1988 P.F. certificate as simply "OG" implying never hinged.
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Lot 131

1871, 7¢ vermilion (149), wonderfully fresh and well centered with color that seems to glow. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $1,000

Expertization: with 2004 P.F. certificate.
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