| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 2138 | ![]() |
2c Black, F. Grill (93). Mint
N.H. block of four, sharp proof-like impressionVERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED BLOCK OF THE 1868 2-CENT F GRILL. THE RIGHT PAIR IS TRULY SUPERB IN EVERY RESPECT. With 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged (Image) |
2,400.00 | 4,250.00 |
| 2139 | |
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. The spacing on the 5c plate was quite narrow, and so centered copies are scarce. With 1993 P.F. certificate (Image) |
3,000.00 | 9,000.00 |
| 2140 | |
10c Yellow Green, F. Grill
(96). Slightly disturbed original gum, clear grill with points easily
visible on front of stamp, deep dark colorVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 10-CENT F GRILL. With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image) |
2,500.00 | 2,100.00 |
| 2141 | |
12c Black, F. Grill (97).
Original gum, lightly hinged, clearly-defined grill points, perfectly
centered with large and even margins all around, intense shade and
impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT F GRILL. This stamp is highly desirable -- it is remarkably fresh, lightly hinged, has a clear grill and is perfectly centered. As such it is a true condition rarity. With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image) |
2,800.00 | 10,500.00 |
| 2142 | |
24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill
(99). Original gum, lightly hinged, clear grill points visible from
both front and back of the stamp, rich colorEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 24-CENT F. GRILL. A RARE STAMP IN SUCH OUTSTANDING CONDITION. The high-value F Grill stamps are scarce in original-gum condition and rarely seen with the centering of this superb example. With 1996 P.F. certificate (Image) |
6,000.00 | 10,000.00 |
| 2143 |
90c Blue, F. Grill (101).
Intense color and proof-like impression on bright paper, clear grill
points, choice centering with extra wide margins, neat circle of V's
cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 90-CENT F GRILL. With 1989 P.F. certificate (Image) |
1,500.00 | 2,800.00 |