Sale 1082 — The William Fekete Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 21-22 October, 2014
Category — 1870-93 Bank Note Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
391
7c Vermilion, H. Grill (138). Unused (no gum), clear grill, bright color, Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate
1,550
550
393
5c Blue, With Gill (179c). Original gum, deep rich color, choice centering, very strong grill impression which causes a few tiny pinholes (not mentioned on certificate since this is a normal occurrence for these grills)VERY FINE AND SCARCE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 5-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE WITH 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 2012 P.F. certificate
4,500
2,000
Back to Top394
30c Full Black (190). Block of four, slightly disturbed original gum, small thin spot between left stamps, perf separations, appears Fine
4,500
350
Back to Top395
5c Indigo (216). Strip of three with imprint at top, left stamp Mint N.H., right stamp with unusual vertical plate scratch extending from "F" of "Five" to bottom margin, Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
1,150
450
Back to Top396
5c Indigo, Imperforate (216b). Pair with right sheet margin, original gum, intense color and clear impression, Extremely Fine and exceedingly scarce, from our 1968 and 1992 Rarities sales, with 1968 and 1992 P.F. certificates
1,400
900
Back to Top397
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue (219-229). Complete set incl. No. 220c, extra Nos. 227 and 229, original gum though partial or disturbed on some incl. both 90c, some with wide margins, a few small flaws but overall appear Fine with a few Very Fine
3,120
600
Back to Top398
1c-90c 1890-93 Issue, Imperforate (219a-229a). Complete set of pairs incl. No. 219D, original gum which is slightly disturbed on most, large margins to just clear on one side of 90c pair, which also has a small thin spot, fresh colors throughoutFINE-VERY FINE. A SCARCE COMPLETE SET OF IMPERFORATE PAIRS OF THE 1890-93 SMALL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
The last intact set we offered was in 2010
5,680
1,100
Back to Top399
2c-15c 1890-93 Issue, Imperforate (219a, 219Da, 221a, 222a, 223a, 227a). Horizontal pairs, large margins to clear incl. 3c with left sheet margin, original gum, few h.r., Fine-Very Fine
1,555
250
Back to Top400
5c Chocolate, Black Brown, Imperforate (223a, 223TC5). Block of four and single in Chocolate, pair in Black Brown, original gum, pair h.r. and with tiny thin speck, Very Fine
E. 300-400
170
Back to Top401
8c Lilac (225). Top imprint, plate no. 265 and letter "Z Z" strip of five, stamps Mint N.H., lightly hinged in selvage only, Fine, Scott Retail as singles
750
160
Back to Top402
30c Black, Imperforate (228a). Original gum, lightly hinged, ample to full margins, slight toning, otherwise Very Fine
1,000
150
Back to Top