9th Floor
New York, NY 10036
68 Selected Lots, Page 1 of 7
1 of your results is from upcoming Sale No. 1234
General/Issue
Date
5c Dark Brown, Double F. Grill (95 var). Disturbed original gum from hinge removal described as "part o.g." on accompanying certificate, clear double grill with second grill impression overlapping the first, Fine and scarce, with 1983 P.F. certificate as Scott No. 95a "Dark Brown with Double Grill" -- today's Scott Catalogue uses 95a for the Black Brown shade so this is offered as Dark Brown No. 95 variety -- the double grill is listed but unpriced, Scott value for No. 95 Dark Brown with original gum is $3,500.00
5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Original gum, lightly hinged, described on P.F. certificate as "previously hinged" and on P.S.E. certificate as "never hinged, with slight offset adherences on the gum and evidence that other offset has been removed", pretty shade, clearly-defined grill, fresh and Fine, with 2000 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates
5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Large part disturbed original gum which covers nearly all of the back, rich shade of the grilled issue, short perf at top and few gum soaked perf, appears Fine
5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Disturbed original gum, clear grill, a few gum soaked perfs and reperfed at top (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), appears Fine, with clear 1984 P.F. certificate
5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and detailed impression, outstanding centering and marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 5-CENT BROWN F GRILL WITH LIGHTLY-HINGED ORIGINAL GUM. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE STAMP IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION.
The 5c 1861-68 Issues are extremely difficult to find in sound, well-centered, original-gum condition. The narrow spacing between stamps on the plate and large 12-gauge perforations resulted in stamps that are frequently off center. This applies to Scott 67, 75, 76 and 95 alike. None is easy to locate in centered original-gum condition (to understate the matter), but the limited production of 5c F Grills leaves collectors with an even smaller supply.
With 2017 P.F. certificate (XF 90). By way of comparison, the highest grade awarded to the 5c F Grill by P.S.E. is also XF 90 (two examples)
5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Original gum, pristine except for a tiny bit of offset, beautiful rich color in a bright reddish shade, unusually sharp impression, remarkably fresh, wide margins clear of design all around and perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 5-CENT BROWN F GRILL WITH ORIGINAL GUM. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE STAMP IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION.
The 5c 1861-68 Issues are extremely difficult to find in sound, well-centered, original-gum condition. The narrow spacing between stamps on the plate and large 12-gauge perforations resulted in stamps that are frequently off center. This applies to Scott 67, 75, 76 and 95 alike. None is easy to locate in centered original-gum condition (to understate the matter), but the limited production of 5c F Grills leaves collectors with an even smaller supply.
Ex Beverly Hills. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $12,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a 5c F Grill and it is shared by only one other
5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Original gum, clear grill, centered to left, crease and tiny pinhole, otherwise Very Good
5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful bright color, unusually sharp impression, remarkably freshEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 5-CENT BROWN F GRILL WITH ORIGINAL GUM. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE STAMP IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION.
The 5c 1861-68 Issues are extremely difficult to find in sound, well-centered, original-gum condition. The narrow spacing between stamps on the plate and large 12-gauge perforations resulted in stamps that are frequently off center. This applies to Scott 67, 75, 76 and 95 alike. None of these is easy to locate in centered original-gum condition (to understate the matter), but the limited production of 5c F Grills leaves collectors with an even smaller supply. The stamp offered here is a wonderful condition rarity.
With 2015 P.F. certificate
5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Original gum, barest trace of hinge, clearly-defined grill, intense color and impression, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 5-CENT F GRILL. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION AND WITH SUCH SUPERB CENTERING.
As the block offered in the following lot demonstrates, the 5c 1861-68 Issue was printed from plates with closely-spaced subjects that left little room for the large 12-gauge perforations.
With 1993 P.F. certificate
5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Redistributed original gum, rich color, Very Fine, a scarce original-gum stamp, with 1993 P.F. certificate
68 Selected Lots , Page 1 of 7
Website Terms of Use and Privacy Policy