Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Grilled Issue (Scott 134-144)
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15c Orange, H. Grill (141). Almost perfectly centered with well-balanced margins, vibrant color, Masonic negative Square and Compass cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1870 NATIONAL GRILLED BANK NOTE ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
The 15c 1870 Grilled Issue is extremely rare in choice sound condition. This example, with a Masonic fancy cancel, is without question one of the finest extant.
With 2004 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,500.00). Only two grade higher (at 95J) and none share this grade.
1,500
4,250