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
783
 
Sale 1255, Lot 783, 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Grilled Issue (Scott 134-144)7c Vermilion, I. Grill (138A). Vibrant color, clear grill points which are visible on the front of the stamp at top, well-balanced margins, cork cancel

EXTREMELY FINE SOUND AND CENTERED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 7-CENT 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY I GRILL.

With 2013 P.F. certificate (XF 90). By way of comparison, only one in the P.S.E. Population Report is graded higher and four others share this grade. P.F. has not graded any higher and only one shares this grade.

800
2,300