Sale 967 — Important and Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 16-19 December, 2008
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Grilled Issue (Scott 134-144)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
4265
2c Red Brown, Grill (135). H. Grill, original gum, barest trace of hinging, brilliant color on bright paper, gorgeous centering with balanced margins, long and full perfs all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 2-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE.
With 1990 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,700.00)
1,250
4,250