Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1870-79 Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 134-191)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1083
2c Red Brown, H. Grill (135). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered, full and clearly impressed grill, deep shade and fresh colorEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING STAMP SHOWING A STRONG IMPRESSION OF THE NATIONAL H GRILL. RARE IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION.
With 1999, 2009 and 2012 P.F. certificates (XF 90). By way of comparison P.S.E. has graded only one at 90 (we have never offered it) and one higher (at 95, which we last offered in 2005).
1,000
1,800