Sale 1044 — United States Essays, Proofs and Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Category — 1870-71 National Banknote Issue, H & I Grills (Scott 136-144, 134A-139A)
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15c Orange, H. Grill (141). Original gum, clear grill points across Webster's forehead, vivid color, wide and well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE SOUND AND BEAUTIFULLY CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 15-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE.
The 15c Grilled Issue is one of the most difficult of all National Bank Note Company issues to find in well-centered, original-gum condition. This stamp is one of the finest original-gum examples extant.
With 1993 P.S.E. and 2002 P.F. certificates
7,500
9,500