Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Issue, H and I Grills (Scott 135-144, 134A-139A)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
140
3c Green, H. Grill (136). Rich color, Jumbo margins, cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, unlike some of the other 3c issues, the grilled National Issue is difficult to find with such enormous margins, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $110.00 as 95, $425.00 as 95)
32
500