Sale 929 — The Alan Geisler Collection of U.S. and Possessions Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 26 February, 2007
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
120
90c Blue, F. Grill (101). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, well-defined grill, choice centeringVERY FINE AND CHOICE. EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 1868 90-CENT F GRILL.
We know of two other 90c F Grill stamps that compare to this example: one was offered in the Golin collection (Siegel Sale 812, lot 126, realized $30,000 hammer), and the other was offered in the 1986 Hewitt sale (Steve Ivy).
With 1967 and 1989 P.F. certificates
14,500
77,500