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30c Orange, A. Grill (Scott No. 81) |
SPECIAL NOTE: There are many United States stamps that look similar to the rarities listed below. Some of the differences between expensive rarities and common stamps can be subtle, including differences in perforation, shade and size. These stamps should have certificates from a recognized expertizing committee, such as The Philatelic Foundation or P.S.E.
There are eight 30c A Grill stamps recorded in our census, all centered to upper right and cancelled by a quartered cork (either two types or the same cancel showing wear). One of the eight is the New York Public Library's copy, which was stolen and recovered, but those responsible for finding a buyer for the stolen stamp added ink to the face to change its appearance. Excluding the NYPL copy, there are seven 30c A Grill stamps available to collectors. Six of the available stamps have missing or pulled perforations and/or margin defects.
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81-CAN-01 RAS 3/23/1977 (Rarities), Lot 86 RAS 4/24/1982 (Rarities), Lot 221 - $15,000 McNall Coll. - Sup. 10/26/1992, Lot 131 259609 “Genuine” 345 “Genuine” |
81-CAN-02 Schilling Coll. RAS 3/25/1975 (Rarities) 30716 “Genuine with small stains at B.” |
81-CAN-03 |
81-CAN-04 |
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81-CAN-05 Ishikawa Coll. - Christie’s 9/29/1993, Lot 502 - $35,000 49740 “Genuine with a few tiny margin defects” 276515 “Genuine with tiny tears” |
81-CAN-06 JW Scott 3/15/1897 29682 “Genuine with small defects and piece added at R.” |
81-CAN-07 Engel Coll. Sheriff Coll. - RAS 12/11/1985, Lot 350 Zoellner Coll. - RAS Sale 804 10/9/1998, Lot 216 - $52,500 11322 “Genuine” |
81-CAN-08 |
