Sale 1221 — United States Stamps

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

Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Grilled Issue (Scott 134-144)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1303
 
Sale 1221, Lot 1303, 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Grilled Issue (Scott 134-144)6c Carmine, I. Grill (137A). Bright color, clearly defined grill easily discernible from the front of the stamp, blue halved-circle cork cancel

EXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 6-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE WITH AN I GRILL AND A BLUE CANCEL. A BEAUTIFUL STAMP.

With 2016 P.F. certificate (XF 90). By way of comparison, only three grade 90 in the P.S.E. Population Report which is the highest awarded. Scott Catalogue lists but does not price this issue with a blue cancel. Scott Retail as normal cancel

950
2,900