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)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
124
 
Sale 1044, Lot 124, 1870-71 National Banknote Issue, H & I Grills (Scott 136-144, 134A-139A)24c Purple, H. Grill (142). Unusually deep rich color, several easily noticeable rows of grill points, bold strike of crossroads cancel, almost perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS REMARKABLE STAMP IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES, IF NOT THE FINEST, OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE IN EXISTENCE. ONE OF THE KEYS TO A SUPERB SET OF THIS ISSUE.

Scott 142 is not known in unused condition. Therefore, anyone wishing to complete this set must obtain this stamp in used condition. The example offered here, with rich color, clear grill, superb centering and bold cancel, is a truly stunning example of this rarity in the finest condition attainable.

With 1999 P.F. certificate

7,500
11,000