Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale

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The Edward Morton Collection of Outstanding Quality United States Stamps continued...

1867-68 Grilled Issue (Scott 79-101) continued...

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5c Brown, F. Grill, Kiss Print (95 var). Deep rich color, showing an overall kiss print especially evident at top in lettering of "U.S. Postage", choice centering with well-balanced margins, unobtrusive strike of cork cancel leaves entire design clearly visible, Very Fine and choice, a rare variety on this issue and the only one we have encountered, the 5c F Grill is not known with a true double impression, the example offered here shows some doubling but one of the impressions lacks the clear lines of the engraving, which is a requirement of a true double impression, ex "Natalee Grace", with 1996, 2001 and 2012 P.F. certificates, the latter two confirming the kiss print. (Image)

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E. $ 1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction

252

10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression nicely complemented by red cork cancel, manuscript writing on back is noted on certificate

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1868 10-CENT F GRILL IN EXISTENCE. A MARVELOUS STAMP.

With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $4,000.00). The highest grade awarded and shared by no others. Certificate notes "Centering Appearance: Gem 100J" so they took off a full five points for the manuscript on back (Image)

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$ 275.00

SOLD for $2,500.00
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253

12c Black, F. Grill (97). Jumbo margins and perfectly centered, intense shade and proof-like impression, face-free cancel

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL JUMBO-MARGINED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT F GRILL, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND ONLY ONE OTHER SHARES IT.

With 2008 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $9,000.00). The highest grade awarded and only one other shares it (ex Kirke) (Image)

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$ 250.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
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254

15c Black, F. Grill, Very Thin Paper (98 var). Intense shade and impression, beautiful centering with wide margins, red, blue and black cancels leave entire design clearly visible

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 15-CENT F GRILL.

With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,250.00 with no premium for the very thin paper). Only two grade higher and nine others share this grade, but we do not know if any others are this paper variety (Image)

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Get Market Data for [United States 98]

$ 595.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
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255

24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (99). Precise centering with wide margins, pretty pastel color beautifully contrasted by bold strike of red Leaf cancel typical of New York City supplementary mail

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 1868 24-CENT F GRILL IS RARELY OBTAINABLE IN THIS OUTSTANDING USED CONDITION. THIS STAMP, WITH SUPERB CENTERING AND A RED LEAF CANCEL, IS REMARKABLY BEAUTIFUL AND GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST AWARDED.

The higher-denomination F Grills were produced in limited quantities and are often found either off center or with choppy perforations.

Ex Kirke. With 1987 and 1996 P.F. certificates. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $10,500.00). The highest grade awarded and shared by only four others. We have sold three of the others, which all have black cancels (Image)

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$ 1,700.00

SOLD for $6,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

256

30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Remarkably well-centered with wide margins, rich color, cork cancel

EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 30-CENT F GRILL, A STAMP RARELY ENCOUNTERED WITH WIDE MARGINS AND PRECISE CENTERING.

Ex Zoellner and Senchuk. With 1991 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $2,250.00). Only two grade higher (at 95). Scott Catalogue states "Values for No. 100 are for copies with small margins, especially at sides. Large-margined examples sell for much more." (Image)

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Get Market Data for [United States 100]

$ 950.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
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257

90c Blue, F. Grill (101). Unusually choice centering with wide margins, deep rich color on bright paper, nicely complemented by red cancel

EXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 90-CENT F GRILL WITH A RED CANCEL.

The 90c stamps used to make grilled issues were printed on a thick stock of paper. It is likely that sheets remaining from the pre-grill period were used and that the thinner paper introduced in 1868 had not been used for the 90c value. Two characteristics of 90c F Grill stamps are poorly punched perforations and generally poor centering.

Ex. Dr. Morris and Bowman. With 1985 and 1994 P.F. and 2015 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $4,850.00). In our opinion this stamp deserves a 95 grade based on eye appeal and margin width, but the slightly wider top margin and non-rectangular overall conformation kept the current graders at P.S.E. from reaching the same conclusion. Regardless of the numerical grade, this is one of the most beautiful 90c F Grill stamps in existence. (Image)

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Get Market Data for [United States 101]

$ 2,550.00

SOLD for $7,000.00
Will close during Public Auction