2c Black, F. Grill (93).
Used with 3c Green and 10c Brown (147, 150), tied by blue-green
targets, matching "Spanish Ranch Cal. May 13" circular datestamp on 1872
yellow cover to Paris, France, red New York transit, blue Cherbourg
transit and debit marking also tie stamps, 3c natural s.e. at left, small
edge tear at top, Very Fine, and extremely rare mixed-issue franking of the
2c F Grill and National Bank Notes overpaying the 10c rate (Image)
3c Red, F. Grill (94).
Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, each stamp with beautiful deep
color on fresh paper and bold grill impressionVERY FINE AND CHOICE BLOCK OF THE 1868 3-CENT F GRILL.
Ex Ishikawa. With 1993 P.F. certificate (Image)
10c Yellow Green, F. Grill
(96). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, clearly-defined
grill points, rich color, bottom right stamp natural paper wrinkle, few
toned spots on gum show thruVERY FINE AND CHOICE. ONE OF THE LAST SURVIVING ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCKS OF THE 1868 10-CENT F GRILL IN THIS CHOICE GRADE.
Almost every 10c F Grill block with Very Fine or better centering has been broken up to satisfy the growing demand for singles. This block is a rare survivor. (Image)
10c Green, F. Grill (96).
Original gum, sharp impression and clearly-defined grill points, fresh
color, unusually choice centering with wide margins, single partly nibbed
perf at topEXTREMELY FINE. A CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 10-CENT F GRILL.
With copy of 1979 P.F. certificate identifying the stamp as an E Grill, which it is not (Image)
12c Black, F. Grill (97).
Original gum, lightly hinged, perfectly centered with remarkably wide
margins all around, intense shade and impression, clearly-defined
grillEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT F GRILL. AN EXTRAORDINARY STAMP AND CERTAINLY AMONG THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
We acknowledge the past existence of original-gum 12c F Grill multiples, which in recent years have been broken to furnish choice singles. However, the quality of this particular stamp -- its centering and margins, shade and overall freshness -- qualify it as one of the three or four finest in existence (we know of none finer).
Acquired by the Halls from Economist Stamp Co. in 1943. (Image)
12c Black, F. Grill (97).
Large part original gum, clear grill points, crisp impression, choice
centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFULLY-CENTERED AND FRESH EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT F GRILL.
With 1999 P.F. certificate (Image)
15c Black, F. Grill (98).
Original gum, intense shade and proof-like impression, clearly-defined
grill, choice centering with evenly-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 15-CENT F GRILL. AS FRESH AND PRISTINE AS THE DAY IT WAS ISSUED.
To underscore the rarity of the 15c F Grill in such choice condition, similar superb copies with original gum brought $10,000 and $10,500 hammer in our 2000 Rarities and Sale 829, respectively. This gem from the Hall collection has been carefully preserved and retains an unusual degree of freshness. (Image)
24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill
(99). Perfect centering with wide balanced margins, pretty pastel color
nicely contrasted by bold strike of red leaf cancel typical of New
York City supplementary mail usagesEXTREMELY FINE. THE 1868 24-CENT F GRILL IS RARELY OBTAINABLE IN CHOICE USED CONDITION. THIS STAMP, WITH SUPERB CENTERING AND A RED LEAF CANCEL, IS REMARKABLY BEAUTIFUL.
With 1987 and 1996 P.F. certificates (Image)
30c Black, Double Head Die
Essay on India (100-E1). 29 x 35mm India paper mounted on 43 x 74mm
card, India paper cut out around vignette and with separate vignette
attached to card, additional engraved portrait of Washington affixed
overlapping Franklin, pencil notations on back of card including "Essay
of 1868-9 Submitted by N. Bank Note Co.", couple minor toned spots of
no consequenceEXTREMELY FINE. THIS UNIQUE ESSAY COMBINING PORTRAITS OF FRANKLIN AND WASHINGTON IS A REMARKABLE WORK OF ART.
Ex Earl of Crawford. (Image)
90c Blue, F. Grill (101).
Deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, perfect centering with
wide margins, neat strike of segmented cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 90-CENT F GRILL.
With 1999 P.F. certificate (Image)