The Natalee Grace Collection of Used United States Stamps, Part One continued...

**1c-90c 1868 F Grill (Scott 92-101)**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
155		1c Blue, F. Grill (92). Perfectly centered with unusually wide and balanced margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, clearly-defined grill, perfect strike of 12-spoke radial cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING STAMP HAS EVERYTHING ONE COULD WISH FOR IN A USED STAMP -- PERFECT CENTERING, GORGEOUS COLOR, BRIGHT PAPER AND A CLEARLY STRUCK FANCY CANCEL. IT HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. With 2001 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $14,700.00). Only one has graded higher to date (at 98J) and only two others share this grade. This statistic has not changed in over two years. We offered one of the other 98's in our 2010 Rarities sale, but the stamp offered here is far more attractive (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	475.00 SOLD for $10,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
156		1c Pale Blue, F. Grill (92a). Distinctive shade, well-proportioned margins, neat strike of target cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 ONE-CENT F GRILL IN THE PALE BLUE SHADE. A WONDERFUL SHADE VARIETY. With 2001 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	425.00 SOLD for $2,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
157		2c Black, F. Grill (93). Beautifully centered with well-balanced margins, sharply-defined grill points, perfectly-struck blue crossroads cancellation EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 2-CENT F GRILL WITH A PERFECT STRIKE OF A COLORED CANCEL. THIS STAMP HAS THE GREATEST EYE APPEAL OF ANY EXAMPLE OF THIS ISSUE WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. A TRULY SPECIAL STAMP. Ex Ishikawa and Twigg-Smith. With 1988 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,000.00). Only three have graded higher to date. In our opinion SMQ does not adequately account for the very desirable cancel on this stamp. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	68.00 SOLD for $2,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
158		3c Red, F. Grill (94). Gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, brilliant color, clearly-defined grill which is easily visible on the front of the stamp, quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Floyd, with 2000 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	10.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
159		3c Rose, F. Grill (94a). Rich color on bright paper, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, sharp grill points, unusual cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem example of this shade variety, this is similar to the Rose shade of the 3c E Grill (Scott 88), with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	10.00 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
160		5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Choice centering with uncharacteristically wide margins leaving a white frame all around the design, rosette fancy cancel, deep rich color on fresh paper, clear grill points EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 1868 5-CENT F GRILL IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT ISSUES TO FIND WITH WIDE MARGINS ON ALL SIDES. The narrow space between stamps and large 12-gauge perforations left little opportunity to clear the design. This stamp is an extraordinary exception to the rule. With 1998 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $2,250.00). Only two have graded higher to date (both at 95). (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	900.00 SOLD for $1,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
161		5c Black Brown, F. Grill (95a). Deep rich color in the true Black Brown shade, remarkably detailed impression showing all of the subtle details of the lathework engraving, well-balanced margins with design well clear of perforations on all four sides, neat strike of cork cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 5-CENT F GRILL IN THE BLACK BROWN COLOR. THIS IS EASILY THE FINEST OF THIS RARE SHADE WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. The 5c F Grill is known in Brown, Dark Brown and Black Brown. The first two are in the same color family (listed as Scott 95). The Black Brown is distinctly darker and is given its own sub-letter designation, Scott 95a. The Dark Brown is sometimes mistaken by collectors for the Black Brown shade, but a side-by-side comparison illustrates the significant difference between the two. On the Black Brown the engraved lines are especially clear, it has a proof-like appearance, and is significantly scarcer than the other shades. The modest difference in catalogue value does not adequately convey its rarity. Ex Hansen. 1980 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $2,900.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade. Only three have been graded. A review using Power Search found we have offered only two others since 1994, both of which were faulty. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,400.00 SOLD for $5,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
162		5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Deep rich color, showing an all-over 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. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 5-CENT F GRILL WITH A KISS PRINT WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. A RARE PRINTING VARIETY. The 5c F Grill is found with a few varieties: split grill and double grill and three distinct shades. Other than these there are no printing varieties, nor is it known with a double impression. The kiss print on this stamp is actually an excellent reference, because while there is doubling similar to a double impression, one of the impressions lacks the clear lines of the engraving, which is a requirement of a true double impression. With 1996 and 2001 P.F. certificates, the latter confirming the kiss print. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 2,000-3,000 SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
163		10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Choice centering with wide margins, pretty color, neat strike of New York circular datestamp and open grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp, with 1991 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	260.00 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
164		10c Dark Green, F. Grill (96 var, formerly 96a). Deep rich color, choice centering, bold strike of Leaf cancel, Extremely Fine example of this shade variety, with 1983 and 2005 P.F. certificates (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	340.00 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
165		12c Black, F. Grill (97). Beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, bright shade and crisp impression, clear grill, neat strike of circle of wedges cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT F GRILL. A PHENOMENAL STAMP, WHICH IS RARE WITH SUCH ENORMOUS MARGINS. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $2,450.00 as 95, $9,000.00 as 98), only three have graded higher to date and no others share this grade. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	275.00 SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction

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