Lot 133
1870, 6¢ carmine, grilled (137), strip of four and single, tied by target cancels on legal size cover to Chester Ill., "Batesville Ark Sep 4" c.d.s., prepaid ten-times the 3¢ rate, 1871 docketing; cover reduced at ends, stamps lifted for examination and hinged to cover, Fine and rare use.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
THIS IS THE LARGEST KNOWN MULTIPLE OF THE 1870 GRILLED ISSUE.
Expertization: Verifying notes by Lester Brookman on reverse.
Grilling was erratic, as on this strip of four and single, H. grill very strong on right, moderate on second and single (which was above it on pane),no grill on third from right, and light on left stamp.
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| Realized $500 |
