| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 1229 |
12c Dull Violet, Grill
(140). Beautifully centered, light face-free quartered cork cancel,
several well-defined grill pointsEXTREMELY FINE. A CHOICE LIGHTLY-CANCELLED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 12-CENT 1870 NATIONAL GRILLED ISSUE. With 1998 P.S.E. certificate (Image) |
3,000.00 | 4,000.00 | |
| 1230 |
12c Dull Violet, Grill
(140). Noticeable grill points, deep rich color nicely contrasted by
red New York cds, small tear at right, otherwise Very Fine, with
2000 P.F. certificate (Image) |
3,100.00 | 1,150.00 | |
| 1231 |
12c Dull Violet, Grill
(140). Clear grill points at lower left, rich color, neat grid cancel,
fresh and Fine, with 1982 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
3,000.00 | 1,300.00 | |
| 1232 | |
15c Orange, I Grill (141
var). Original gum, lightly hinged, perfectly centered, vibrant color,
the outline of the grill shows on backEXTREMELY FINE. THE FINER OF TWO ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 15-CENT 1870 NATIONAL I GRILL KNOWN TO US. AMONG THE RAREST STAMPS IN UNITED STATES PHILATELY. The grill on this stamp is lightly impressed, showing the points around the outer edge. The dimensions of the grill are 8.5 by 11mm. For background information on the I Grill, please refer to lot 1228. (Image) |
E. 10,000-15,000 | 13,500.00 |
| 1233 |
15c Orange, Grill (141).
Rich color on bright paper, strong grill, neat segmented cork cancel, Very
Fine and choice, with 1996 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
1,200.00 | 800.00 | |
| 1234 |
15c Orange, Grill (141).
Vivid color, well-struck target cancel, well-centered on fresh paper, small
corner crease at top left, Extremely Fine appearance, a beautiful stamp,
with 1989 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,200.00 | 375.00 | |
| 1235 |
15c Orange, Grill (141).
Vivid color, bold cork cancel, fresh and Very Fine
(Image) |
1,200.00 | 600.00 | |
| 1236 |
15c Orange, Grill (141).
Brilliant color, faintly cancelled, Very Fine and choice, with 2001 P.F.
certificate (Image) |
1,200.00 | 1,050.00 | |
| 1237 |
15c Orange, Grill (141).
Radiant color, clear grill points, tied by two strikes of "N.York
Steamship" circular datestamps on small piece, Very Good, Scott Retail
without premium for cancel (Image) |
1,200.00 | 385.00 | |
| 1238 |
15c Orange, Grill (141).
Brilliant color, bold grid cancel, tiny corner crease at bottom left,
otherwise Very Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
1,200.00 | 550.00 | |
| 1239 |
15c Orange, Grill (141).
Vibrant color, clear grill, neat target cancel, Very Fine and choice, with
1980 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,200.00 | 1,000.00 |