1870-93 Bank Note Issues
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 102 |
 |
 3c Green, Grill,
Imperforate (13b). Block of Sixteen with full bottom Imprint & Pl. No. 44, Mint, Fresh, Extremely Fine, Exceedingly Rare, probably Unique, (Cat. 2,800.00 as ordinary pairs) (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
2,500.00 |
3,750.00 |
| 103 |
|
 7c Vermilion, Grill (138). Block,
Brilliant Color, Wonderfully fresh, o.g., strong clear Grill tiny pinhead thin in once otherwise Very Fine, an Exceedingly Scarce Block (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
825.00 |
1,300.00 |
| 104 |
|
 7c Vermilion, Grill (138). Block of Six with L. Sheet margin, Beautiful Bright Color, fresh, o.g., lightly hinged once, one row of grill points clearly shows on four stamps, other two with faint traces, Very Fine, a
handsome Showpiece (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
1,165.00 |
1,700.00 |
| 105 |
|
 10c Brown, Grill (139). Block of Six with the Split Grill variety, Pretty Color, Wonderfully Fresh, o.g. a clear row of grill points on each of the L. four stamps, other two with traces only, Centered a
little to T., Very Fine, Extremely Scarce, Ex-Caspary (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
1,575.50 |
3,200.00 |
| 106 |
 |
 12c Dull Violet, Grill(140). Pretty color, showing few grill points clearly, Accompanying Letter from Ezra Cole States: "in my opinion this is an unused stamp, in the interest of accuracy, there is a slight
soiling which appears on the face of the stamp, but this is not a cancellation." Other Documentation Includes A. P.S. Certificate "unused but not o.g.", Letter from L. G. Brookman "I believe the stamp did go thru the grilling machine". and P.G.
Certificate #2957 and 24797, the latter stating that it is a Genuine Grill but used, Our opinion is best reflected by Mr. Cole's statement, quoted above, Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
3,000.00 |
1,600.00 |
| 107 |
|
12c Dull Violet, Grill (140). Vertical Pair, Bottom stamp has a fairly clear grill showing several points and full outline, Top stamp shows only a faint outline of the grill, Fresh, o.g., Brilliant, centered a bit to L., Very Fine Search for comparables |
6,000.00 |
6,750.00 |
| 108 |
|
 90c Carmine (155). Block of Six with Sheet Margin
at R., Marvelous Rich Color, fresh, o.g., faint corner bend in U.L. stamp, Very Fine, a Gorgeous Showpiece (Image
Magnifier)Search for comparables |
2,450.00 |
3,800.00 |
| 109 |
|
 6c Dull Pink (159). Top
Imprint Plate No. Block of 14, Nicely Centered, fresh, o.g., closed tear in selvedge & U.R. Pair, otherwise Very Fine & Very Rare, Listed but unpriced (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 500-750 |
1,100.00 |
| 110 |
|
 7c Vermilion (160). Block, Lovely Bright Color, Brilliant Fresh, o.g., Very Fine, an
Exceptionally Choice Block (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
450.00 |
675.00 |
| 111 |
|
 10c Brown (161). Block of Ten, (8x2), Lovely Deep
Color, fresh. o.g., faint gum bends affect three stamps, Fine-Very Fine, a Beautiful & Rare Multiple (Image
Magnifier)Search for comparables |
820.00 |
1,300.00 |
| 112 |
|
 90c Rose Carmine (166). Block, Rich Color, fresh, nearly full o.g., Very Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
725.00 |
850.00 |
