Sale 1100 — United States Stamps and Covers
Sale Date — Monday, 22 June, 2015
Category — 1861-68 Issues, Re-Issues (Scott 65-111)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
20
2c Black, E. Grill (87). Block of six with part imprint and plate no. 51 at bottom, original gum, lightly hinged, clearly-defined grills, centered strongly to top leftTHE ONLY RECORDED UNUSED BLACK JACK MULTIPLE SHOWING THE RARE PLATE NUMBER 51. THIS IS ALSO THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE 2-CENT E GRILL.
Ex Allen, Metzger and Hansen. As an indication of rarity, the Scott Catalogue lists a plate number and imprint block of four, but does not list any larger plate block. Scott Retail $12,500.00 as block of four and pair.
E. 1,500-2,000
2,100