Sale 1285 — The World Traveler Collection of United States Stamps

Sale Date — Thursday, 4 May, 2023

Category — 1861-68 Issues

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2042
E
Sale 1285, Lot 2042, 1861-68 IssuesNational Bank Note Co., 3c Rose, All-Over Grill Essay, Points Down (79-E15a var). The so-called "Biscuit Grill", bold strike of New York City Segmented Diamond Within Circle cancellation, known used in July 1867 and evidently applied to a number of experimental grills to test the efficacy of grilling, small crease, still Fine and rare, only approximately 12-15 examples are known, this trial cancel and its use on both regular mail and the grill essays was the subject of an article in Chronicle 134 by Scott Trepel (accompanies), with 2001 P.F. certificate

E. 500-750
550