Sale 1096 — The Robert R. Hall Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 28-30 April, 2015
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue, E-F Grills (Scott 86-101)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
181
5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Original gum, barest trace of hinge, clearly-defined grill, intense color and impression, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 5-CENT F GRILL. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION AND WITH SUCH SUPERB CENTERING.
As the block offered in the following lot demonstrates, the 5c 1861-68 Issue was printed from plates with closely-spaced subjects that left little room for the large 12-gauge perforations.
With 1993 P.F. certificate
3,500
4,250