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5c Blue (179). Part original gum with h.r. described
as "small part original gum" on accompanying certificate, extra wide margins, bright color, fresh and Very Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (POG, F-VF 75 Jumbo; SMQ $530.00 as 75, $750.00 as 80 with original gum), Scott Retail as original gum, a
far more visually appealing stamp than its modest grade would indicate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 700.00
SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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5c Blue, With Gill (179c). Original gum, small h.r.
in top corner, rich color, strong grill impression FINE AND SCARCE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 5-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE WITH GRILL. It is believed that the Continental grills were made experimentally in 1876, after a
stamp-cleaning court trial renewed fears of stamp re-use. The primary source of the rare J Grills was the Worthington collection, which was dispersed in 1917. It is believed that most or all examples in collectors' hands came from the archive of
Charles F. Steel, who patented the grilling machines used between 1867 and 1873. With 1986 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 4,500.00
SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |