Sale 1096 — The Robert R. Hall Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 28-30 April, 2015
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. H & I Grilled Issue (Scott 134-144)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
275
90c Carmine, H. Grill (144). Original gum, small area of missing gum from hinge removal, beautiful rich color and proof-like impression, very well-centered with wide margins all around, remarkably freshEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 1870 90-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE.
Considering original-gum examples of the H Grill stamps only, after the extremely rare 12c and non-existent 24c, the 90c is the rarest of the 1870 National Grilled Issue. This magnificent stamp has been widely respected as one of the finest in existence since the time of the Caspary sale.
Ex Caspary, Hetherington, Klein and Zoellner (where acquired by Mr. Hall). With 1957 P.F. certificate
25,000
18,500