Sale 1057 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 November, 2013
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue (Scott 79-101)
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663
24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (99). Slightly disturbed original gum, clearly-defined grill, rich colorFINE. AN ATTRACTIVE AND SCARCE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 24-CENT F GRILL.
The higher-denomination F Grills were produced in limited quantities and seem to have caused National Bank Note Co. difficulty in applying perforations. They are typically off center with very choppy perfs. This stamp has attractive centering and well-formed perforations.
Small red backstamp does not show thru. With 2001 P.F. certificate as "previously hinged"
8,500
3,000