Sale 1231 — The James P. Myerson Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 February, 2021
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 134-155)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
136
2c Red Brown, H. Grill (135). Bright shade, Jumbo margins, light strike of cork cancel leaves entire design clearly visible, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.F. and 2010 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $900.00)
900
1,600
137
3c Green, H. Grill (136). Deep rich color, clear grill points, choice centering with wide margins, face-free cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $425.00), only two grade higher (at 95J and 98) and only four others share this desirable grade
32
650
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6c Carmine, H. Grill (137). Rich color, clear grill points, neat cork cancel and circular datestamp leave Lincoln's portrait clearly visible, Extremely Fine, with 1998 and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $700.00)
425
900
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10c Brown, H. Grill (139). Nicely centered, deep rich color with bright red cork cancel, tiny corner perf creases, Very Fine appearance, an attractive stamp, ex Wagshal, with 1981 and 2011 P.F. certificates (latter no longer accompanies)
800
850
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12c Dull Violet, H. Grill (140). Rich color and detailed impression, remarkably clear grill points, choice centering for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE SOUND AND CENTERED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE.
The 12c National Bank Note Company Grilled Issue is an exceedingly difficult stamp to obtain with wide margins and choice centering.
With 2004 and 2019 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
3,750
8,500
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15c Orange, H. Grill (141). Vibrant color, choice centering for this difficult issue, red cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE WITH AN ATTRACTIVE RED CANCEL.
With 1968 and 2013 P.F. certificates
1,500
3,500
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30c Black, H. Grill (143). Some noticeable grill points at bottom, sharp proof-like impression, choice centering, bold small circular cork cancel leaves most of design clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 30-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE GRILLED ISSUE.
Ex Drucker. With 1984, 2002 and 2019 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
2,400
5,250
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1c Ultramarine, I. Grill (134A). Bright shade and fresh, strong grill points, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, unobtrusive strike of blue oval datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $400.00)
500
900
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7c Vermilion, I. Grill (138A). Vivid shade and detailed impression, several rows of unusually clear grill points, face-free strike of New York Foreign Mail Geometric cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THE 7-CENT 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY I GRILL WITH A FACE-FREE NEW YORK FOREIGN MAIL GEOMETRIC CANCEL.
With 2016 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
750
5,000
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2c Red Brown (146). Crisp impression on bright paper, nicely complemented by red radial cork cancel, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning stamp, ex Morton, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $900.00), the highest grade awarded and shared by only five others
20
1,400
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6c Carmine (148). Rich color nicely complemented by red New York circular datestamp cancel, superbly centered with well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate
27
1,300
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7c Vermilion (149). Brilliant color, gorgeous centering with unusually wide and balanced margins, face-free cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, ex Morton, with 2006 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,675.00), only three grade higher (two at 98J, one at 100) and five others share this desirable grade
100
1,700
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12c Dull Violet (151). Deep rich color on bright paper, nicely complemented by red crossroads cancel, Extremely Fine
215
850
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12c Dull Violet (151). Intense shade and impression, face-free cork cancel, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $500.00)
200
750
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15c Bright Orange (152). Extra wide Jumbo margins and well-centered, red cork cancel, just a trace of oxidation at lower left, Extremely Fine, with 2016 P.F. certificate
235
650
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24c Purple (153). Nicely centered with bright color, red circle of wedges cancel, fresh and Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates
235
325
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30c Black (154). Outstanding centering with wide margins, intense shade, New York Foreign Mail Geometric cancel (Weiss ST-8P6), Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,000.00)
275
1,500
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30c Black (154). Well-centered, intense shade nicely contrasted by red cork cancel, Extremely Fine
325
600
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90c Carmine (155). Wide margins, bright shade, bold strike of red New York Foreign Mail Geometric cancel (Weiss GE-EN3), Very Fine and choice, a beautiful stamp with this colored cancel, ex Kirke, with 1984 and 2003 P.F. certificates
375
650
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90c Carmine (155). Vivid color, well-proportioned margins, face-free cork cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 P.F. certificate
325
600
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