Sale 1297 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 31 October-2 November, 2023
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Grilled & Ungrilled Issues (Scott 134-155)
15c Bright Orange (152). Original gum described on most recent certificate as redistributed, vivid color, unusually choice centering with well-proportioned margins
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM 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 attributes of centering and freshness.
With 1989, 1998 and 2009 P.F. certificates as original gum (XF 90). With 2023 P.S.E. certificate as redistributed original gum (DOG, XF 90, SMQ $1,500.00). At least the experts agree on the grade.
