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Sale 1026 — United States Stamps and Postal History, CSA, General Foreign
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 27-28 June, 2012
Category — 1870-93 Bank Note Issues (Scott 134-228)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1286
1c Ultramarine, Grill (134). H. Grill, clear grill points, brilliant color, neat strike of quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,050.00), only four have graded higher to date
210
900
1287
1c Ultramarine, Grill (134). I. Grill, clearly-defined grill points, bright shade, neat strike of Star in Circle fancy cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $225.00), SMQ and Scott do not differentiate between H and I Grills
210
325
Back to Top1288
2c Red Brown, Grill (135). H. Grill, showing clear split grills on all stamps with grills overlapping the two vertical pairs in the block, original gum, bottom right stamp Mint N.H., rich color, centered to right, Fine example of this variety which is best seen in a multiple, with four 2012 P.S.A.G. certificates, Scott Retail for normal block
5,500
0
Back to Top1289
2c Red Brown, Grill (135). H. Grill, Choice centering, bright color, bold strike of rosette cancel, stronger grill points than normally seen, Extremely Fine, with analysis of the grill by Ronald Burns stating this is a late state H Grill, with 2006 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
80
80
Back to Top1290
12c Dull Violet, Grill (140). H. Grill, classic 12c Bank Note Grill color, virtually face-free circle of wedges cancel, Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate
3,750
1,400
Back to Top1291
15c Orange, Double Grill, One Split (141 var). Double H. Grill, one vertically split, clearly-defined grills, vibrant color, neat strike of target cancel, Fine and rare, with 1995 A.P.S. certificate, accompanied by note with analysis from student Ronald A. Burns who notes vertically split grills are scarcer than horizontally split (Scott Catalogue does not distinguish between the two), this is the only example of the double grill we have encountered with one split, Scott Retail for double grill
4,000
600
Back to Top1292
30c Black, Grill (143). H. Grill, unused (no gum), clear grill easily visible from front, margins to just clear at left, small thin spot and tiny closed tear at bottom, otherwise Fine, a scarce unused stamp in any condition, with 1968 P.F. certificate
7,500
900
Back to Top1293
3c Green (147). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright shade, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1994 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates
225
325
Back to Top1294
7c Vermilion, Plate Crack (149 var.). Clear plate crack extending from top of design to Stanton's beard, cork cancel, centered to bottom left, dramatic example of this variety, plate cracks on the Banknote issues are not often seen, listed but unpriced in Scott
E. 300-400
0
Back to Top1295
12c Dull Violet (151). Beautifully balanced margins, warm color, barest trace of red ink most recent P.F. certificate calls a cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1979 (as unused) and 2011 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
220
425
Back to Top1296
90c Carmine (155). Original gum, three unusually wide margins, sparkling fresh color, expertly reperfed at right, Very Fine appearance
5,000
550
Back to Top1297
90c Carmine (155). Disturbed original gum, h.r., deep color, centered to bottom, couple small thin spots, Very Good appearance, scarce unused with original gum
5,000
275
Back to Top1298
10c Brown, With & Without Secret Mark (188-188-187-187-188). Horizontal strip of five, two without secret mark, bright color, neat strikes of target and matching Feb. 10, 1881 circular datestamps, s.e. at right, few flaws incl. thins, crease and scuff at right, otherwise Very Fine-Extremely Fine, despite some condition issues this is a scarce large combination multiple of the 10c with and without secret marks with attractive cancels, Scott Retail as two combination pairs and single
1,482
1,300
Back to Top1299
90c Purple (218). Original gum, h.r., pretty shade, reperfed at left, Very Fine appearance, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate
900
325
Back to Top1300
2c Carmine, Cap on Left "2" (220a). Mint N.H., vivid color, beautifully centered with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate (95 ogNH)
400
900
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8c Lilac (225). Top selvage strip of three with part imprint, plate no. 268 and letter "Z Z", stamps Mint N.H., h.r. in selvage of right pair, rich color, Very Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles
450
190
Back to Top1302
15c Indigo (227). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp, with 1994 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,250.00)
675
800
Back to Top1303
30c Black, 90c Orange (228-229). Original gum, rich colors, Very Fine, 30c with 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded VF- XF 85 (mentions paper h.r., since removed)
825
700
Back to Top1304
30c Black (228). Mint N.H., crisp shade and impression, beautifully balanced margins on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF 90)
1,050
1,200
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