30c Black, Grill (143). H.
Grill, unused (no gum), noticeable grill points, bright shadeFRESH AND VERY FINE. A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE.
With 2001 P.F. certificate. (Image)
90c Carmine, Grill (144).
Barest trace of faint face-free cancel, gargantuan margins all around, rich
color characteristic of the 90c 1870 Grill, proof-like impression, clear
grill pointsEXTREMELY FINE. THE 90-CENT 1870 GRILLED ISSUE IS VERY RARELY SEEN WITH SUCH ENORMOUS MARGINS. A BREATHTAKING STAMP.
With 1993 P.F. certificate (Image)
3c Green, Printed on Both
Sides (147a). Front of stamp slightly dry print and with light strike
of cork cancel, back of stamp printed inverted in relation to the front and
with strong impression showing part of four stamps, single pulled perf at
rightVERY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 3-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE WITH THE DESIGN PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES. ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF THE BANK NOTE ISSUES.
The inverted impression on back is a result of the sheet being flipped end-over-end, rather than sideways, before it was put into the press a second time. Some other printed-on-both sides stamps share this characteristic, in particular Scott 78d.
The 3c Grilled Bank Note issue is not known printed on both sides. Scott Catalogue value for Scott 147a has remained virtually unchanged for over 30 years -- it catalogued $1,000.00 in 1971.
Ex Braus. With 1983 and 2004 P.F. certificates. (Image)
6c Carmine (148). Original
gum, single hinge mark, deep rich color and proof-like impression, almost
perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 6-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO OBTAIN IN SUCH EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION.
With 1991 P.F. certificate (Image)
7c Vermilion (149).
Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 7-CENT 1870 NATIONAL UNGRILLED ISSUE. AN EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE STAMP IN THIS OUTSTANDING CONDITION.
With 1991 P.F. certificate (Image)
10c Brown (150). Original
gum, lightly hinged, intense color, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1870 UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
In searching past auction catalogues, we have located precious few examples of Scott 150 in the condition of the stamp offered here. Collectors who are unwilling to compromise on quality are well-advised to pursue this opportunity.
With 1997 P.F. certificate (Image)
12c Dull Violet (151).
Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND FRESH ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE.
With 1982 and 1989 P.F. certificates. (Image)
15c Bright Orange (152).
Original gum, lightly hinged, choice centering with well-proportioned
marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 15-CENT UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
The 15c 1870 National Grilled Issue (Scott 141) is widely recognized as an extremely rare stamp in choice original-gum condition. Less well known is the fact that its ungrilled counterpart -- Scott 152 -- is comparably challenging to find in such condition. This stamp has all of the National printing characteristics, but it defies the norm by having exceptional centering and freshness.
Ex Alford. With 1987 and 1992 P.F. certificates (Image)
24c Purple (153). Original
gum, rich color, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE UNGRILLED ISSUE.
With 1990 P.F. certificate (Image)
24c Purple (153). Original
gum, lightly hinged, balanced margins all around with virtually perfect
centeringVERY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE UNGRILLED ISSUE WITH ORIGINAL GUM.
With 2004 P.F. certificate (Image)
30c Black (154). Original
gum, small h.r., choice centering with wide margins, beautiful deep
charcoal shade and detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE. THE 1870 30-CENT NATIONAL UNGRILLED ISSUE IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT OF ALL BANK NOTE ISSUES TO FIND IN SOUND, WELL-CENTERED, ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
During the past few years, we have offered a few superb original-gum examples of other 30-cent Bank Note Printings, most notably Scott 165. Collectors have recognized the rarity of these stamps, bidding aggressively for the best stamps and often setting record prices. A search of our records and past auction catalogues finds only a few stamps on a par with this example.
With 1981 and 1999 P.F. certificates. (Image)