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
145
15c Orange, H. Grill (141). Vivid color, many easily discernible grill points, well-proportioned margins, neat strike of quartered cork cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 15-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE GRILLED ISSUE.
With 1998, 2006 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $2,225.00). Only two have graded higher (highest is 95J) and one other shares this grade.
1,400
1,900