Price History for US Scott 134A in Used 85 Grade
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Three things to keep in mind when looking at the above results (unsolds are not included):
- It is important to look at the individual data points listed below. Price swings up may be due to varieties such as broken hat or other positives such as cancels. Price swings down may be due to factors such as faults on items that would have graded higher if they were sound, and may not be considered as desirable as a sound copy in this grade.
- When looking at multiple grades on the graph, grades with the same population numbers may show overlapping.
- At the time of an auction, the SMQ value has already been published and is available to bidders. Increases or decreases in SMQ value prior to the auction may affect the price realized.
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1c Ultramarine, I. Grill (134A). Clearly-defined grill, rich color on bright paper, light strike of Star in Circle fancy cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 ONE-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY I GRILL, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
Ex Merlin. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 90). SMQ prices the 1c H Grill (Scott 134) at $2,750.00 in the grade of 95J, so this would no doubt be priced higher.
1c Ultramarine, I. Grill (134A). Clearly-defined grill, rich color on bright paper, light strike of Star in Circle fancy cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ does not differentiate between grill types in their pricing, SMQ $1,050.00 as 95, $3,500.00 as 98)
1c Ultramarine, I. Grill (134A). Clearly-defined grill highlighted on the front by the cancel, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins,EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 ONE-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE WITH AN I GRILL. A PHENOMENAL STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE TO A ONE-CENT I GRILL, WHICH HAS JUST BEEN ELEVATED TO A MAJOR CATALOGUE NUMBER.
We have been informed that, starting with the 2013 Scott U.S. Specialized Catalogue (usually published in October) the I Grills will be elevated to major catalogue number status. Collectors will now have to acquire these I Grills in their quest for completeness. We anticipate that collector demand will be difficult to satisfy based on populations we have seen.
With 1992 and 2003 P.F. certificates. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ does not take into consideration the different grill types, SMQ $1,050.00 as 95, $3,500.00 as 98). According to P.S.E. this is the highest grade awarded to a 1c I Grill (the Population Report does not differentiate between H and I Grills). Scott Catalogue value based on 2012 listing which does not distinguish between the grill types
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1c Ultramarine, I. Grill (134A). Choice centering and margins, gorgeous glowing color, clear grill, barred oval cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $400.00), we feel the SMQ value on this 85 is quite stingy, a sound Extremely Fine 1c I Grill should be worth more than $25.00 over Scott value
1c Ultramarine, I. Grill (134A). Clear grill points, radiant color, choice centering, face-free datestamp and cork cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, ex Curtis, with 1985 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF 90), with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $400.00)
1c Ultramarine, I. Grill (134A). Bright shade and fresh, strong grill points, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, unobtrusive strike of blue oval datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $400.00)
1c Ultramarine, I. Grill (134A). 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 $400.00 for normal cancel)