Sale 1245 — United States Stamps, featuring the Sacramento Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 16-18 November, 2021
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Grilled Issue (Scott 134-144)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1305
3c Green, H. Grill (136). Redistributed original gum which covers the entire back of the stamp, pretty pastel shade, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (DOG, Superb 98; SMQ $6,000.00 as original gum), the National Bank Note Co. grilled issue is surprisingly difficult to find with such superb centering, this is the highest grade awarded to any unused example and it is shared by only one other (an original-gum example offered in our 2009 sale of the Whitman collection), this is the perfect stamp for someone who values centering above all else
575
900