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| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | |
| 88 |  |
 15c Black, E. Grill (91). Original gum, clearly-defined grill, pretty shadeVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 15-CENT E GRILL. As an indication of the rarity of 15c E Grill stamps with original gum, the Scott Catalogue values Scott 91 at $4,500.00 without gum, and $12,000.00 with original gum. This stamp, with its unusually balanced margins, full original gum, clear grill and overall freshness, is truly a remarkable rarity. Ex Weisman. With 1989 P.S.E. and 1984 and 2004 P.F. certificates. (Image Magnifier) |
12,000.00 |
| 89 | |
 1c Blue, F. Grill (92). Original gum, lightly hinged, clear grill points, radiant color, choice centering for this difficult
issueVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 ONE-CENT F GRILL. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION AND WITH NICE MARGINS. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80, SMQ $3,800.00) (Image Magnifier) |
3,500.00 |
| 90 | |
 2c Black, F. Grill (93). Original gum, lightly hinged, clearly-defined grill, choice centering with wide margins, marvelous dark shade
and detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 2-CENT F GRILL. SCARCE IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. With 1990 and 2005 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
550.00 |
| 91 | |
 3c Red,
F. Grill (94). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, fresh and Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
425.00 |
| 92 | |
 5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Original gum, lightly hinged, unusually clear grill, deep rich colorVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 5-CENT F GRILL. The spacing on the 5c plate was quite narrow. The outer portions of the design are often touched in one or more places. Thus, centered copies are scarce, and in original-gum condition they are rare. Ex Vineyard. With 1992 and 2003 P.F. certificates (Image Magnifier) |
3,750.00 |
| 93 | |
 10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Original gum, lightly hinged, clearly-defined grill, bright shade on crisp paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 10-CENT F GRILL. A STAMP OF REMARKABLE FRESHNESS. With 1998 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
3,500.00 |
| 94 | |
 12c Black, F. Grill (97). Original gum, clear and complete grill impression, intense shade and detailed impression, long and
full perforationsVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT F GRILL. With 2000 P.S.E. and 1989 and 2003 P.F. certificates (Image Magnifier) |
3,500.00 |
| 95 | |
 15c Black, F. Grill (98). Original gum, lightly hinged, clearly-defined grill, intense shade and impressionEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 15-CENT F GRILL. A review of our computerized auction records from the past 12 years indicates that we have sold perhaps three or four examples which would compare favorably with the example offered here, including one in Mint N.H. condition, which realized $27,000 hammer in our recent Odeneal sale. With 2001 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
4,500.00 |
| 96 | |
 24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (99). Original gum, clearly-defined grill, rich color and detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 24-CENT F GRILL. The higher-denomination F Grills were produced in limited quantities and so this is one of the most difficult of the grilled issues to find in sound condition with Very Fine or Extremely Fine centering. Ex Vineyard. With 1998 P.S.E. and 1999 P.F. certificates (Image Magnifier) |
8,500.00 |
| 97 |  |
 30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Small part original gum (traces of gum), intense shade, clearly-defined grill, tiny corner perf crease at top
left not mentioned on accompanying certificateFINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 30-CENT F GRILL. With 2002 P.S.E. certificate. The Scott footnote to No. 100 states: "Values for No. 100 are for copies with small margins, especially at sides." Scott Retail with gum $8,500.00. Scott Retail as no gum (Image Magnifier) |
3,500.00 |
| 98 | |
 90c Blue, F. Grill (101). Original gum, deep rich color, choice centering for this difficult issue with well-proportioned margins,
expertly reperfed at right which is not noted on accompanying certificateVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1867 F GRILL. ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT OF THE REGULARLY-ISSUED GRILLS TO OBTAIN IN ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION. We have offered only ten original-gum examples of this issue since keeping computerized records (this is the tenth). With 2001 P.S.E. certificate (Image Magnifier) |
14,500.00 |