1870, 2¢ Red Brown, Split Grill, block of 4, o.g., bottom left stamp never hinged (natural gum skips at top), strong grill impressions shifted horizontally, rich color, fresh and Fine; with 2012 P.S.A.G. certificates (for each stamp). Scott No. 135  $5,500 for normal grill. $0 (Image)

1870, 2¢ Red Brown, Split Grills, horizontal pair, used with 6¢ carmine, strip of three, single short perf, tied by three beautiful strikes of NYFM fancy star geometrics (Weiss ST-8P10) on 1873 cover with preprinted Pearson address to Lima, Peru, red "New York '12' Apr 19" exchange credit cds, endorsed "Per Steamer 'Ocean Queen' "; Extremely Fine, a choice New York foreign mail usage from the Pearson correspondence to Peru., ex-Moody, Barwis; with 2003 P.F. Certificate. Scott Nos. 135 var., 148  Estimate $7,500 - 10,000. $0 (Image)