Sale 904 — Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Saturday, 10 December, 2005
Category — 1870-88 Bank Note Issues (Scott 135 to 166)
1c Ultramarine, Grill (134). H. Grill, radiant color, well-struck target cancel, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
2c Red Brown, Grill (135). H. Grill, original gum, lightly hinged, two clearly visible vertical grill rows, choice centering with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 2-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE.
With 2002 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
2c Red Brown, Grill (135). Original gum, lightly hinged, easily discernible grill points, beautifully centered with wide and well-balanced margins, fresh color and crisp impressionEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 2-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE GRILLED ISSUE.
With 1980 and 2002 P.F. certificates
2c Red Brown, Grill (135). Perfectly centered on fresh paper with long full perfs all around, clear grill points, red "(Pa)id Al(l)" straightline, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.F. certificate
3c Green, Grill (136). H. Grill, original gum, bright color and sharp impression on crisp white paper, beautifully centered with extra wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS 1870 3-CENT GRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE IN SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
The 3c is more challenging to find in this superior grade than many of the other grilled issues, even though it has a lower catalogue value.
With 2003 P.F. certificate for block of four, this being the top left stamp
7c Vermilion, Grill (138). H. Grill, choice centering, rich color, many clear grill points, bold circle of wedges cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
15c Orange, Grill (141). H. Grill, disturbed original gum, easily discernible grill points to the right of the portrait, vibrant colorVERY FINE. A FRESH EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 15-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE.
With 2005 P.F. certificate
24c Purple, Grill (142). H. Grill, usual pastel shade, neat strike of red New York Foreign Mail cancel, certificates mention lightened stains, which are really quite negligibleVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE WITH A RED NEW YORK FOREIGN MAIL CANCEL.
With 1998 P.S.E and 2005 P.F. certificates
2c Red Brown (146). Original gum, barely hinged, rich color, almost perfectly centered with well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2003 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90)
2c Red Brown (146). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep shade and sharp impression, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate
15c Bright Orange (152). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printedVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 15-CENT UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 2004 P.F. certificate
15c Bright Orange (152). Brilliant color, neat strike of Hollow Star fancy cancel, unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 2005 P.F. certificate
15c Bright Orange (152). Rich color, almost perfectly centered, neat strike of "New Britain Conn. Mar. 14" circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, a centered example with town datestamp is rare, with 2005 P.F. certificate
30c Black (154). Large part original gum, crisp impression and bright shade, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 2005 P.F. certificate
90c Carmine (155). Rich color, wide margins, cork cancel, Extremely Fine, scarce with such wide margins, with 2005 P.F. certificate
2c Brown (157). Original gum, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, intense colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 2-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
With 2000 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
3c Green (158). Bottom left corner sheet margins, original gum, lightly hinged, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 1988 and 2005 P.F. certificates
3c Green (158). Mint N.H. with part plate no. at top, deep rich color, wide margins, Extremely Fine, this stamp should not be confused with the other 3c Bank Note Issues as it is extremely difficult to find in such superb condition, with 2004 P.F. certificate for strip of three
3c Green, With Grill (158e). Original gum, lightly hinged, clear grill, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. THIS PRISTINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 3-CENT CONTINENTAL GRILLED ISSUE IS A TRUE CONDITION RARITY.
With 2005 P.F. certificate
6c Dull Pink (159). Original gum, bright color, choice centering with remarkably wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2003 P.F. certificate
6c Dull Pink (159). Original gum, unusually rich color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 1981 and 2000 P.F. certificates
7c Orange Vermilion, Silk Fibers (160 var). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, several silk fibers are clearly visibleVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 7-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE WITH SILK FIBERS.
With 2003 P.F. certificate. Unpriced as unused in Scott. Scott Retail as normal