Sale 1048 — 2013 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 25 June, 2013
Category — 1870-93 Bank Note Issues incl. Special Printings
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
297
1c Ultramarine, I. Grill (134A). Original gum, clearly-defined grill, brilliant color on bright paper, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 ONE-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE I GRILL, WHICH HAS JUST BEEN ELEVATED TO A MAJOR CATALOGUE NUMBER.
Starting with the 2013 Scott U.S. Specialized Catalogue the I Grills have been elevated to major catalogue number status. Collectors will now have to acquire these I Grills in their quest for completeness. We have only offered three other unused 1c I Grills since we started keeping our detailed records.
Ex Geisler. With 1990 P.S.E. and 2007 P.F. certificates.
2,750
4,000