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)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
779
 
Sale 1255, Lot 779, 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Grilled Issue (Scott 134-144)30c Black, H. Grill (143). Perfectly centered with even margins, light cancel, sharp impression

EXTREMELY FINE. AN UNUSUALLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 30-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE.

This is a difficult issue to obtain in sound condition with decent centering. The highest grade awarded by P.S.E is a 90 (three at that grade). With 1995 and 2005 P.F. certificates

3,750
9,000