Sale 1027 — The Natalee Grace Collection of Used U.S. Stamps, Part Two: 1869 to Pan-American Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday, 19 September, 2012
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. I Grills (Scott 134A-141A)
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2c Red Brown, I. Grill (135A). Clearly-defined grill points, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations all around, radiant color on crisp paper, neat strike of segmented cork cancel and part of circular datestamp at lower left, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect and a stunning used example of the 2c I Grill, which has just been elevated to a major catalogue number, with 2002 P.F. certificate, Scott Catalogue value based on 2012 listing which does not distinguish between the grill types
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2,200