1871, 7¢ vermilion, I. grill, without gum, precision centering with full evenly balanced margins, rich brilliant color and crisp impression on bright paper, mostly complete grill impression, Superb, the P.S.E. Population Report records only five used examples of the 7¢ I. grill and no mint, with the highest graded being a 90.; with 1978 P.F. certificate (as #138) and 2015 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98). Scott No. 138A  $2,400. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 7¢ VERMILION I. GRILL, WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES EXTANT. $0 (Image)

1871, 7¢ vermilion, I. grill, strong grill, well centered with deep radiant color on fresh paper, cancelled by clear strike NYFM Leaf (Weiss RE-LF2); minor corner crease lower left, fresh and Very Fine appearing; with 2009 P.S.E certificate. Scott No. 138A  $1,400. $0 (Image)

1871, 7¢ vermilion, I. grill, NYFM cancel (ST-8P10), rich color, tiny corner creases, F.-V.F. appearance; with 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 138A  $1,400. $0 (Image)