Sale 904 — Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Saturday, 10 December, 2005
Category — 1870-88 Bank Note Issues (Scott 135 to 166)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
130
3c Green, Grill (136). H. Grill, original gum, bright color and sharp impression on crisp white paper, beautifully centered with extra wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS 1870 3-CENT GRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE IN SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
The 3c is more challenging to find in this superior grade than many of the other grilled issues, even though it has a lower catalogue value.
With 2003 P.F. certificate for block of four, this being the top left stamp
750
2,200