Sale 929 — The Alan Geisler Collection of U.S. and Possessions Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 26 February, 2007
Category — 1870-88 Bank Note Issues (Scott 178 thru 191)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
188
2c Vermilion (178). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine, the 2c 1875 is very scarce in this choice original-gum condition, with 1986 P.F. certificate
475
325
189
2c Vermilion, With Grill (178c). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, clearly-defined grill, fresh and Fine, with 1993 P.F. certificate
900
250
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5c Blue (179). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, tiny corner crease at top right not mentioned on accompanying certificate, appears Very Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate
850
275
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5c Blue, Continental Grill (179c). Original gum, clearly-defined grill with points that just barely pierce paper as is usual for this issue, deep rich colorVERY FINE AND CHOICE. ONE OF THE FEW SOUND AND WELL-CENTERED EXAMPLES OF THE 5-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL GRILL.
It is believed that the Continental grills were made experimentally in 1876, after a stamp-cleaning court trial renewed fears of stamp re-use. The primary source of the rare J Grills was the Worthington collection, which was dispersed in 1917. It is believed that most or all examples in collectors' hands came from the archive of Charles F. Steel, who patented the grilling machines used between 1867 and 1873.
With 2001 P.F. certificate
4,500
0
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1c Dark Ultramarine (182). Original gum, brilliant color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate
350
500
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3c Green (184). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, Very Fine and choice
120
90
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10c Brown, Without Secret Mark (187). Unused (regummed), rich color and detailed impression, reperfed, Very Fine appearance
1,400
350
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10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Unused (regummed), crisp impression, choice centering, Extremely Fine
1,000
250
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15c Red Orange (189). Mint N.H., radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 1982 P.F. certificate for block of four, Scott Retail as hinged
350
475
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30c Full Black (190). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1984 P.F. certificate
1,100
950
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90c Carmine (191). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, tiny thin specks at top as often found on this porous paper and not mentioned on accompanying certificate, appears Very Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate
2,500
850
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