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Sale 356
U.S. and Worldwide
Stamps, Covers, Coins and Collections
| 1870-71 National Bank Note Co., Grilled |
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Lot 279 |
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1870, 2¢ red brown, H. grill (135), original gum, essentially perfectly centered, brilliant color, clear grill. Extremely Fine, a rare stamp in this choice mint condition.
Scott $1,000
Expertization: with 1994, 2016 P.F. certificates.
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Lot 280 |
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1870, 6¢ carmine, 11 x 14 point essay grill (137E), 11 x 14 "points up" grill essay, without gum, a strongly impressed grill that is quite distinctive. Pulled perf at right and reperforated at bottom. Otherwise Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS ESSAY GRILL.
Expertization: with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Provenance: Earl of Crawford, Finkleburg
This is believed to have originated from Charles F. Steele, who was the inventor and patent holder for the grilling device.
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Lot 281 |
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1870, 6¢ carmine, H. grill (137), well centered within uncommonly large margins, rich color. Quartered cork cancel. Extremely Fine, scarce this choice.
Scott $400
Expertization: with 1999 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 282 |
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1871, 7¢ vermilion, H. grill (138), unusually well centered, bright rich color and neat circle of wedges cancel, clear grill points at bottom, visible from front. Extremely Fine.
Scott $475
Expertization: with photocopy of online 1980 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 283 |
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1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill (141), blue grid cancel, nicely centered, rich color and several clear grill points. F.-V.F.
Scott $1,550
Expertization: with photocopy of online (2003) P.F. certificate.
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