Sale 1024 — The Natalee Grace Collection of Used Stamps of the United States, Part One: 1847-1868 Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 June, 2012
Category — 1c-90c 1868 F Grill (Scott 92-101)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
167
24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (99). Unusually choice centering for this difficult issue, rich color, bold strike of geometric cancel leaves design clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 1868 24-CENT F GRILL IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATIONS TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.
The higher-denomination F Grills were produced in limited quantities and are often found either off-center or with choppy perforations. Brookman notes "A centered copy, lightly cancelled, is indeed a jewel that should be acquired, if offered, regardless of the strain upon the exchequer".
Ex Hinrichs. With 1981 and 2004 P.F. certificates.
1,600
7,500