Sale 1244 — The Arthur S. Przybyl Collection of United States, Confederate States and Hawaii
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 November, 2021
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 134-155)
1c Ultramarine, H. Grill (134). Original gum, brilliant color on crisp paper, clearly defined grill points, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 ONE-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE.
Ex Zoellner, Gorham, Liberman and Curtis. With 1994 P.F. certificate. 2004 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies
2c Red Brown, H. Grill (135). Original gum, grill points clearly visible in Jackson's neck, rich color, three wide margins, single slightly nibbed perf at right, appears Fine
3c Green, H. Grill (136). Original gum, clearly defined grill, fresh color and paper, Very Fine, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate
10c Brown, H. Grill (139). Large part disturbed original gum, h.r., clear grill points, rich color, few short and gum-soaked perfs at top, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce stamp with any form of original gum, ex Frelinghuysen
12c Dull Violet, H. Grill (140). Wide and nicely balanced margins, clear grill points, cork cancel, light horizontal creaseVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE WELL-CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 12-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE.
With 1997 P.F. certificate
12c Dull Violet, H. Grill (140). Horizontal pair, clear grills with the right stamp particularly strong, beautiful shade, bright blue segmented cork cancel (probably from Chicago), small and faint lightened toning in left stampVERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE PAIR OF THE 1870 12-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE GRILLED ISSUE.
Multiples of the 12c 1870 Grill are exceedingly rare, especially with a colored cancellation. This is a striking example with the blue cork cancel.
Ex Dr. Morris. With 1991 P.F. certificate
15c Orange, H. Grill (141). Unused (no gum), vibrant color, Very Fine example of this scarce unused stamp, with 1982 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates
15c Orange, H. Grill, Double Grill (141 var). Well-centered, bright shade with lightly struck cork cancel, clear impressions of two distinct grills at topEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 15-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE DOUBLE GRILL VARIETY.
This is one of only two examples contained in our computerized records--the other with Double Grill, One Split (and only Very Good centering).
Ex Dr. Morris, "Lake Shore" and "Tahoe". With 1997 and 2005 P.F. certificates.
24c Purple, H. Grill (142). Clear grill points, bold strike of quartered cork cancel, attractive centering and margins, sealed tear at top left and diagonal crease at rightVERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE, SCOTT 142.
With 1997 A.P.S. and 2013 P.F. certificates, only the latter mentioning faults
30c Black, H. Grill (143). Original gum, narrow h.r. at top, clearly visible grill, intense shade, centered to top leftFINE AND RARE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 30-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE GRILLED ISSUE.
With 2002 P.F. certificate
90c Carmine, H. Grill (144). Unused (no gum), deep rich color on bright paper, few grill points evident at bottom, unusually choice centering for this difficult issue with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFULLY CENTERED UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 90-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE WITH H GRILL. RARE WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.
With 1970 P.F. certificate
6c Carmine, I. Grill (137A). Original gum, clearly defined grill, vivid color, three wide margins, centered slightly to bottom but perfs clearFINE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 6-CENT I GRILL.
With 2006 and 2012 P.F. certificates, the latter specifying the grill type
7c Vermilion, I. Grill (138A). Original gum harshly called "slightly disturbed" on accompanying certificate (we disagree), clearly defined grill, brilliant colorFINE AND RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 7-CENT I GRILL.
With 2001 P.F. certificate not specifying the grill type
15c Orange, I. Grill (141A). Well-defined grill visible on both sides of the stamp, choice centering for this difficult issue, bright color, circle of wedges cancel and part of red transit cancelVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 15-CENT I GRILL.
Starting with the 2013 Scott U.S. Specialized Catalogue, the I Grills were elevated to major catalogue number status. For the 15c, Ronald A. Burns records 14 used off-cover, three unused and two covers, for a total of 19. A Power Search review found only a couple other sound and centered used examples.
Ex Chapin, "Lake Shore" and "Tahoe". With 2003 P.F. certificate identifying the grill type.
1c Ultramarine (145). Slightly glazed original gum, bright color, three wide margins, clear at right, fresh and Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate as "original gum previously hinged"
2c Red Brown (146). Slightly glazed original gum, rich color, well-centered, Very Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate as "original gum previously hinged"
6c Carmine (148). With bottom part imprint selvage, original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, Very Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate
7c Vermilion (149). Original gum, brilliant color, slight gum soaked perf tips at top from hinge removal, Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate
10c Brown (150). Unused, regummed in our opinion, but accompanying certificate states original gum, rich color, Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate as original gum
12c Dull Violet (151). Unused (no gum), bright color, well-centered, Very Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate
15c Bright Orange (152). Slightly glazed original gum, vivid color, Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate stating "original gum, previously hinged"
24c Purple (153). Unused (no gum), bright color and sharp impression, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
30c Black (154). Original gum, choice centering with wide margins, beautiful bright shade and detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE. THE 30-CENT 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT OF ALL BANK NOTES TO FIND IN SOUND, WELL-CENTERED, ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
During the past 20 years, we have offered a few superb original-gum examples of National and Continental 30c Bank Notes (Scott 143, 154 and 165). Included in this total is a handful of the Continental printing, Scott 165, which is distinguished from its National Ungrilled counterpart by shade and the shape of the perforations. For the Ungrilled National printing, Scott 154, we have offered only about five hinged stamps in sound, Extremely Fine condition.
Ex Wingate. With 2000 P.F. certificate
90c Carmine (155). Original gum, bright color, attractive centering and marginsVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. A SCARCE STAMP IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION.
In general, the Grilled National Bank Note Issues in superb original-gum condition overshadow their ungrilled counterparts. This is also true for the 90c. However, in the case of the 90c, collectors are frequently misled by the availability of Scott 166, the 1873 Continental printing. The difference in shades is distinct, yet collectors have a tendency to under-rate the 1870 National printing. Most original-gum examples are poorly centered. This example is notable for its centering and freshness of color.
With 1999 P.F. certificate