Sale 937 — 2007 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 16 June, 2007
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Grilled Issue
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145°
15c Orange, Grill (141). H. Grill, original gum, clear grill points, vibrant color, well-balanced margins for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE SOUND AND BEAUTIFULLY CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 15-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE.
The 15c National Grilled Issue is one of the most difficult of all National Bank Note Company issues to find in well-centered, original-gum condition. The stamp offered here, combining the elements of color, paper, centering, noticeable grill points and full gum, is a true condition rarity.
Ex Hetherington, Klein, Zoellner and Lyons. With 1998 and 2002 P.F. certificates.
8,500
17,000