Sale 1120 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 17-18 March, 2016
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue (Scott 79-101)
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Symbol
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Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1276
2c Black, F. Grill (93). Block of four, original gum, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, clearly-defined grills, choice centeringVERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 1868 2-CENT F GRILL, WITH WONDERFUL CENTERING AND OVERALL FRESHNESS, INCLUDING TWO MINT NEVER-HINGED STAMPS.
We have offered only two singles and two other blocks of four with Mint N.H. stamps since 1995. One of the blocks has perfs touching at left and the other is scissors-separated at left. The last single we offered was in 2007.
With 2012 P.F. certificate for block of nine. Scott Retail as block with no premium for the two Mint N.H. stamps.
2,600
2,600
