Sale 1163 — The Clipper City Collection of Superb U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 19 September, 2017
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. H. and I. Grilled Issue (Scott 134-144)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
94
1c Ultramarine, H. Grill (134). Wide margins and almost perfect centering, gorgeous rich color on fresh paper, clearly defined grill, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used example of the 1870 1c Grilled Issue, ex Merlin, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00), one of only five examples to achieve this grade with only four higher (highest is 98)
225
1,100