Sale 1221 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 27-28 May, 2020

Category — Essays and Proofs, 1847 thru 1868 Issues

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1028
E
Sale 1221, Lot 1028, Essays and Proofs, 1847 thru 1868 IssuesNational Bank Note Co., 1c Red Brown, Die Essay on Thick Yellow Wove Paper, Grilled (79-E29f var). 25 x 31mm, original gum, clear 14 x 16 points E Grill at center, vivid color which is striking on this deep yellow paper, Very Fine and rare, we have offered several of these essays with grill on thin white paper (79-E29h), but this is the first we have offered on this yellow wove paper, this ties to the Macdonough signed E Grill essay offered in our Drews sale (Sale 1195, lot 255), ex Finkelburg and Drews, unlisted in Scott on this paper with grill, Scott Retail as normal 79-E29f without grill

1,750
1,000