1870, 90¢ carmine, four pairs and two singles, two with natural s.e. at left, exceptional vibrant proof-like color and impressions on brilliant white paper, all cancelled on piece by three perfect neat strikes of "Boston Mass." third class oval, couple small perf flaws; couple perf flaws, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 155  $3,600. A REMARKABLE 90¢ BANK NOTE PIECE WITH SUCH EXCEPTION COLOR AND EYE APPEAL. $0 (Image)

1870, 90¢ carmine, blue Cincinnati, O. town and target cancels, very well centered amid jumbo wide margins, rich bright color, a Very Fine to Extremely Fine Jumbo; with 1992 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 155  $360. $0 (Image)

1870, 90¢ carmine, double grill, clear showing two distinct grill impressions, neat corner cork cancel, rich vibrant color, F.-V.F., an extremely rare 1870 National Banknote grill issue variety, variety listed but yet to be priced in Scott; with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 144  Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. $0 (Image)

1870, 90¢ carmine, grilled, choice centering within even margins, showing clearly impressed grill, cancelled by New York duplex; reperfed at top and tiny thin spot, Extremely Fine appearance; with 1954 P.F. (clear) and 2010 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 144  $2,500. $0 (Image)

1870, 90¢ carmine, H. grill, black cork and red transit cancels, strong vibrant color, wide margins and well defined grill impression, Very Fine and scarce; with 2011 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott No. 144  $2,500. $0 (Image)