Sale 1332 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 8-10 October, 2024
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue and 1875 Re-Issue
3c Rose, A. Grill (79). Much better centering and perfs more intact than typical for this experimental grilled issue, a few pulled perfs at bottom, quartered cork cancel, a few toned perfs, otherwise Fine
2c Black, D. Grill (84). Choice centering for this difficult issue, deep shade on bright paper, target cancel
VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 2-CENT D GRILL. A RARE STAMP IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
Scott Catalogue states that the value for No. 84 is for a stamp in Fine grade.
2c Black, Z. Grill (85B). Well-centered, deep shade, strong grill, cancelled by blue 4-point Star in Circle fancy cancel of New York City, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful example of the 2c Z Grill with a colored fancy cancel
2c Black, Z. Grill (85B). Intense shade and impression, clearly-defined grill, wonderful strike of Rosette fancy cancel, Very Fine and choice, a stamp with great visual appeal, with 2010 P.F. certificate
2c Black, Z. Grill (85B). Clearly defined grill, light cancel at top left, reperfed at left, appears Very Fine
3c Rose, Z. Grill (85C). Centered to upper right with perfs in, target cancel, strong grill, Very Good, scarce
12c Black, Z. Grill (85E). Wide margins and choice centering, deep shade, segmented cork cancel, Very Fine, an attractive example of the 12c Z Grill
3c Rose, E. Grill (88). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful deep Rose shade characteristic of early regular-issue 3c grilled stamps, strong grill impression, choice centering on fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE LIGHTLY HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 3-CENT E GRILL. AN ELUSIVE STAMP IN THIS CHOICE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
With 2021 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85).
3c Rose, E. Grill (88). Horizontal strip of three with part imprint and plate no. 36 bottom selvage, unused (no gum), selvage nicked at right with a small tear, thin spots and staining which is mostly confined to the back, Fine and presentable, only two full plate blocks are recorded for Scott 88, P.F. certificate 172357 no longer accompanies
15c Black, E. Grill (91). Detailed impression, bold strike of circle of Vs cancel, clear grill, wide margins, Extremely Fine
2c Black, F. Grill (93). Block of four, original gum, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, clearly defined grills, choice centering
VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 1868 2-CENT F GRILL, WITH WONDERFUL CENTERING AND OVERALL FRESHNESS, INCLUDING TWO MINT NEVER-HINGED STAMPS.
With 2012 P.F. certificate for a block of nine. Scott value $2,600 as a block of four without premium for the two Mint N.H. stamps.
2c Black, F. Grill (93). Original gum, huge Jumbo margins with straddle-pane margin at right, selvage at top showing divider mark, Extremely Fine, ex Faust, SCV $450
2c Black, F. Grill (93). Gigantic Jumbo margins including right interpane margin and short dividing line, light grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a spectacular example of this grilled Black Jack issue, with 2002 P.F. certificate.
2c Black, F. Grill (93). Well-centered, blue Star in Circle fancy cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate
2c Black, F. Grill (93). Horizontal strip of five, natural straight edge at right, choice centering, circle of wedges cancels, Very Fine-Extremely Fine and scarce multiple, Scott value $295 as two pairs and a single
5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, some offset on gum from other 5c stamps and slight flaking of ink in printed design (as found on most of the known blocks), deep rich color, clearly defined grills, almost perfectly centered
EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 1868 5-CENT F GRILL.
As this block demonstrates, the 5c 1861-68 Issue was printed from plates with closely-spaced subjects that left little room for the large 12-gauge perforations. In this instance, the perforations were applied almost exactly within the narrow spaces between the stamps.
With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (DOG, F 70) describing the gum as "slightly disturbed". SCV $17,000.
24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (99). Rich color, neat strike of quartered cork cancel, unusually choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 24-CENT F GRILL.
With 2000 P.F. and 2024 P.S.E. certificates.
24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (99). Well-centered, circle of wedges cancel and rim of red datestamp, reperfed at left, Very Fine appearance
30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Unused (no gum), bright color, clearly defined grill, remarkably wide and balanced margins for this narrow-spaced issue
VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A FRESH AND BEAUTIFUL WIDE-MARGINED UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 30-CENT F GRILL.
For the U.S. Classics collector more concerned with margins and centering than with gum, this is the ideal example of the 30c F Grill.
Ex Gorham and Hall. With 1984, 2001 P.F. and 2018 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80). We feel this grade is very conservative for this choice stamp. Even so, just one unused stamp in any gum condition grades higher (at 90, no gum) and two others share this 80 grade (one each original gum and no gum).
30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Remarkable centering with wide margins, strong grill and rich color, neat and unusual cogwheel cancel (not the San Francisco type)
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 30-CENT 1868 F GRILL IS EXTREMELY RARE WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS. A PHENOMENAL STAMP.
The 30c 1861-68 Issue stamps—Scott 71 (to a lesser extent) and Scott 100 —rank as two of the most difficult classic U.S. stamps to find in such pristine condition. Due to narrow spacing of the plate, the 30c 1861-68s are usually found with tight margins, especially at sides. Brookman notes "Superb copies are almost non-existent".
Ex Haas, Dr. Morris, Bowman and "Clipper City". With 1982, 1992 and 2015 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Rich color, clear grill, bold strike of segmented cork cancel, Fine
90c Blue, F. Grill (101). Unusually well-centered, lightly cancelled by grid, deep shade, reperfed at right (not noted on certificate), corner crease, Very Fine appearance, with 1973 P.F. certificate
90c Blue, F. Grill (101). Deep rich color on bright paper, clearly defined grill, bold strike of quartered cork cancel, Very Fine, ex Caspary
90c Blue, F. Grill (101). Deep rich color, clear grill, unobtrusive cork cancel, two nibbed perfs at right, otherwise Very Fine, with 2020 A.P.S. certificate
1c Blue, Re-Issue (102). Unused (no gum), brilliant color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate
12c Black, Re-Issue (107). Original gum, h.r., detailed impression, wide margins, small thin spots, Very Fine appearance, only 389 sold, with 1988 P.F. certificate