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The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection of Classic United States continued...

1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Issue, Grilled continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

3341

138 var.

1871, 7¢ vermilion, split H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. Well centered large margins, clear horizontal split grill, neat Circle of Wedges cancel in blue, Extremely Fine, ex-V. Morris, with 1994 A.P.S. & 1997 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 138 var.; $550.

A SCARCE BANK NOTE GRILL VARIETY IN UNUSUALLY CHOICE CONDITION.

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Scott $550

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

3342

139

1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. O.g., very lightly hinged, nice centering, intense rich color; natural fiber inclusion (visible on reverse only), F.-V.F., with 1976, 2006 P.F. & 1996, 2006 P.S.E. certificates, last Graded (F 70).
Scott No. 139; $7,500.

A LOVELY AND RARE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 10¢ H. GRILL BANK NOTE WITH ONLY ONE EXAMPLE GRADED HIGHER.

The numeric graded does not do this stamp justice, the last time this stamp was sold at auction, it was described as, "Extremely Fine Example of the 10-Cent 1870 National Grilled Issue with Original Gum and Unusually Choice Centering." (Siegel Sale #829, Lot 368)nnIt is interesting to note that only two original gum examples have been graded by the P.S.E., this stamp and one other (85 J).

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Scott $7,500

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3343

139

1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. Magnificent centering and margins, bright color, bold Crossroads cancel, Extremely Fine, ex-V. Morris, with 1978 and 1996 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 139; $800.

A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THIS 1870 10¢ H. GRILL WHICH IS VERY RARE IN THIS GEM CONDITION.

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Scott $800

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3344

139

1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. Attractive red cork cancel, near perfect centering with wide margins, bright deep color, well defined grill, an Extremely Fine gem, with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 139; $800.

A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THIS 1870 10¢ H. GRILL COMPLIMENTED BY THE RED CANCELLATION.

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Scott $800

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3345

140

1870, 12¢ dull violet, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. Light cork cancel, near perfect centering, particularly nice color for this tough stamp, an Extremely Fine gem, signed J.M. Bartels in pencil, with 1975, 1989 & 2006 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 140; $3,750.

A GORGEOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE 1870 12¢ GRILLED BANK NOTE.

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Scott $3,750

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

3346

141

1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. Original gum, vibrant color, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 141; $7,500.

A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 15¢ NATIONAL GRILLED ISSUE WITH ORIGINAL GUM.

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Scott $7,500

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

3347

141

1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. Vibrant color, choice centering for this difficult issue, red cork cancel, Extremely Fine, ex-Myerson, with 1968 and 2013 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 141; $1,500.

AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15¢ 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE WITH A HANDSOME RED CANCELLATION.

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Scott $1,500

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3348

142

1870, 24¢ purple, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. Light transparent segmented cork cancel leaving the portrait visible, strong color and impression, outstanding centering amid large margins, clear easily discernible grill impression, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Parsons, with 1997 & 2022 P.F. certificates, latter Graded XF 90 XQ, denoting Extraordinary Quality.
Scott No. 142; $6,500.

A STUNNING AND RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24¢ BANK NOTE GRILLED ISSUE - WHICH IS PERHAPS THE FINEST EXTANT.

The 24¢ Grilled Bank Note is not known in unused condition, making it imperative for collectors aiming to complete their set Bank Note Grills to acquire this stamp in used condition. This specimen, characterized by its fresh color, distinct grill, exceptional centering, and light cancellation, stands as an exquisite example of this rarity in its finest attainable condition.nnBy way of comparison, the P.S.E. has graded a mere three examples in the grade of "XF 90", with none higher.

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Scott $6,500

SOLD for $22,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3349

135A

1870, 2¢ red brown, I. grill, N.B.N.C. printing. Original gum, lightly hinged, almost perfectly centered, deep rich color with proof-like impression, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Field, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90; SMQ $7,500).
Scott No. 135A; $2,000.

A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 2¢ I GRILL. VERY RARE IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION.

For some reason there are no original gum, 1870 2¢ I. grills listed in the P.S.E. Population Report, despite the fact that we can find this and two other mint examples with P.S.E. certificates.nnOf the mint examples, one is graded VF 80, plus this and one other which are graded XF 90, this being by far the finer of the two.

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Scott $2,000

SOLD for $5,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Issue, Without Grill

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

3350

145

1870, 1¢ ultramarine, N.B.N.C. printing. O.g., lightly hinged, well centered, rich color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1998 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $2,000).
Scott No. 145; $650.

A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE MINT 1¢ BANK NOTE WITH ONLY ONE EXAMPLE GRADED HIGHER IN THE GRADE OF 95.

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Scott $650

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

3351

145

1870, 1¢ ultramarine, N.B.N.C. printing. Postmarked red New York Paid cds, perfect centering, bright color, Extremely Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 145; $20.

A HANDSOME LITTLE GEM IN OUTSTANDING QUALITY WITH THIS RED CANCELLATION. (Image1)

Scott $20

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

3352

146

1870, 2¢ red brown, N.B.N.C. printing. O.g., lightly hinged, perfectly centered with large even margins, wonderful deep color with sharp impression, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. & 2017 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 146; $325.

AN OUTSTANDING GEM IN THIS SUPERB POST OFFICE FRESH CONDITION.

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Scott $325

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

3353

147

1870, 3¢ green, N.B.N.C. printing. O.g., previously hinged, large margins, bright fresh color, Very Fine and choice, with 1990 & 2007 P.F. certificates, latter Graded (XF 90, SSV $950).
Scott No. 147; $220.

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Scott $220

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

3354

147

1870, 3¢ green, N.B.N.C. printing. Well centered & deep color, attractive grid of small diamonds socked-on-the-nose, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 147; Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

Est. $75-100
SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction

3355

148

1870, 6¢ carmine, N.B.N.C. printing. O.g., lightly hinged, outstanding centering with large balanced margins, vibrant color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 148; $900.

A STUNNING AND IMMACULATE ORIGINAL GUM 1870 6¢ UNGRILLED ISSUE BY THE NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY. THIS STAMP IS PARTICULARLY CHALLENGING TO ACQUIRE IN SUCH EXCELLENT CONDITION.

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Scott $900

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3356

148

1870, 6¢ carmine, N.B.N.C. printing. Rich color on bright paper, large and balanced margins, neat Crossroads cancel, an Extremely Fine gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $700), with only 5 stamps graded higher.
Scott No. 148; $23.

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Scott $23

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

3357

148

1870, 6¢ carmine, N.B.N.C. printing. Beautifully centered within huge even margins, crisp color, blue cork cancel, an Extremely Fine jumbo, ex-Saadi, with 1991 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 148; $24.

AN ENORMOUS STAMP THAT IS NEVER FOUND WITH MARGINS OF THESE PROPORTIONS.

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Scott $24

SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

3358

148

1870, 6¢ carmine, N.B.N.C. printing. Large margins, bright color, cancelled by red Philadelphia "Paid All" cds, a Very Fine jumbo, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 148; $23.

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Scott $23

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

3359

148

1870, 6¢ carmine, N.B.N.C. printing. Cancelled by attractive ultramarine cork, nicely centered with bright color, Very Fine and attractive, with 2007 P.F. certificate Graded VF 80.
Scott No. 148; Estimate $100 - 150.

Despite the modest Scott premium for this color cancellation, it is quite rare to find in this vibrant shade.

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Est. $100-150
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

3360

149

1871, 7¢ vermilion, N.B.N.C. printing. O.g., very lightly hinged, nicely centered with large margins, vibrant bright color and sharp proof-like impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 149; $900.

A VERY TOUGH STAMP TO FIND IN THE POST OFFICE CONDITION AND LIGHTLY HINGED ORIGINAL GUM.

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Scott $900

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction