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The Merlin Collection of Superb Quality 19th and 20th Century United States Stamps continued...

1867-68 Grilled Issue (Scott 79-101) continued...
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
101   Image12c Black, E. Grill (90). Choice centering with wide and balanced margins, well-defined grill, intense shade and impression on bright paper, unobtrusive strike of cork cancel

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 12-CENT E GRILL.

With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $3,200.00). Only two have graded higher (highest is 98, offered in our recent Natalee Grace sale) (Image)

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 400.00

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction
102   Image15c Black, E. Grill (91). Clearly-defined grill, sharp proof-like impression, well-balanced margins, neat strike of quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $950.00), only three have graded higher (all at 95) (Image)

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 700.00

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction
103   Image1c Blue, F. Grill (92). Bright color and detailed impression, clear grill points, phenomenal centering with Jumbo margins, neat strike of circle of wedges cancel and part of circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MASSIVE EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 ONE-CENT F GRILL HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.

Ex Tahoe. With 1983, 2003 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $12,800.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it. (Image)

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 475.00

SOLD for $10,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
104   Image2c Black, F. Grill (93). Gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, detailed impression nicely complemented by blue quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $1,900.00 as 95, $5,500.00 as 98), only two have graded higher (at 98) and only one other shares this grade (Image)

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 68.00

SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction
105   Image3c Red, F. Grill (94). Brilliant color nicely complemented by well-struck blue target cancel, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp with tremendous visual appeal, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $320.00), only five have graded higher (Image)

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 10.25

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
106   Image5c Brown, F. Grill, Very Thin Paper (95 var). Well-balanced margins, deep rich color and sharp impression, neat strike of circle of V's cancel

EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE WELL-CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 5-CENT F GRILL ON THIN PAPER.

The National Bank Note Co. undoubtedly made various attempts to improve grilling quality and efficiency through modifications in the process. Based on surviving stamps, it appears that one modification involved the use of very thin paper, which probably allowed two or more sheets to be grilled in one pass through the grilling device. The 1c (F), 2c (E and F), 3c (E and F), 5c (F), 10c (F), 12c (F) and 15c (F) are found on this very thin paper. They are scarce, particularly the 5c-15c values.

With 2000, 2005 and 2006 P.F. and 1999, 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $2,200.00 with no premium for the paper variety) (Image)

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 950.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
107   Image10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Radiant color, choice centering with Jumbo margins, bold strike of rosette cancel, Extremely Fine, scarce with such wide margins, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $650.00 as 90, $2,600.00 as 95), only two have graded higher (both 95) (Image)

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 260.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
108   Image12c Black, F. Grill (97). Bright shade and crisp impression, clearly-defined grill, bold strike of crossroads cancel, wonderful centering with wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT F GRILL, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.

With 2009 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $9,000.00). Only two have graded higher (at 98J) and one other shares this grade. (Image)

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 275.00

SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
109   Image15c Black, F. Grill (98). Detailed impression on bright paper, unobtrusive strike of cork cancel, wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 15-CENT F GRILL.

With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $3,250.00), only two have graded higher (Image)

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 325.00

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction
110   Image24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (99). Unusually choice centering with wide margins, rich color and detailed impression, bold strike of large circle of wedges cancel

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 1868 24-CENT F GRILL IS RARELY OBTAINABLE IN THIS OUTSTANDING USED CONDITION, AND HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.

The higher-denomination F Grills were produced in limited quantities and are often found either off center or with choppy perforations. This stamp is a true condition rarity.

With 1976, 2008 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $10,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only three others share it. (Image)

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 1,600.00

SOLD for $6,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
111   Image30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Vibrant color, clear grill which is easily discernible on the front of the stamp, bold strike of large circle of wedges cancel and also traces of blue cancel

EXTREMELY FINE. THE 1868 30-CENT F GRILL IS ONE OF THE MOST ELUSIVE CLASSIC UNITED STATES ISSUES IN THIS SUPERB QUALITY.

With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $1,950.00). Only two have graded higher (both 95, offered in our recent Natalee Grace and Kirke sales), but this stamp really should have the Jumbo appellation, bringing it closer to the stamps graded 95. (Image)

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 950.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

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