Sale 1362 — The El Dorado Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 7-9 October, 2025
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue (Scott 79-100)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1242
24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (99). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright shade and detailed impression on white paper, sharp and clearly defined grill
VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 24-CENT F GRILL IN AN EXTRAORDINARY STATE OF FRESHNESS.
The higher-denomination F Grills were produced in limited quantities and seem to have caused National Bank Note Co. difficulty in applying perforations. They are typically off center with very choppy perfs. This stamp is uncharacteristically well-centered and has well-formed perforations.
With 1988 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (Mint OG, VF 80). Only four grade higher and none share this grade.
(Image Magnifier)
9,000
4,500