Sale 1166 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 24-26 October, 2017
Category — 1870-73 National and Continental Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 134-166)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
782°
7c Vermilion, I. Grill (138A). Original gum, strong grill points that are clearly visible, brilliant colorVERY FINE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE WITH I GRILL.
Starting with the 2013 Scott U.S. Specialized Catalogue, the I Grills were elevated to major catalogue number status. The listings are now consistent with other grill types such as A, B, C, D, Z, E and F Grills. Collectors will now have to acquire these I Grills in their quest for completeness. We anticipate that collector demand will be difficult to satisfy based on populations we have seen, especially in original-gum condition.
With 1969 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates
6,500
4,000