Sale 918 — The Scarsdale Collection, Part 2: 1847-1869 Issues and Confederate States
Sale Date — Wednesday, 20 September, 2006
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
49
5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Original gum, very lightly hinged, clear grill points, deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with perforations clear of design all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 5-CENT F GRILL. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION AND WITH SUCH SUPERB CENTERING.
The spacing on the 5c plate was quite narrow. The outer portions of the design are often touched in one or more places. Thus, centered copies are scarce, and in original-gum condition they are rare.
Ex Dr. Morris. With 1990 and 2000 P.F. certificates.
3,500
6,000