Sale 117: The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection

Lot 3341 o   

1871, 7¢ vermilion, split H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, well centered large margins, clear horizontal split grill, neat Circle of Wedges cancel in blue, Extremely Fine, ex-V. Morris; with 1994 A.P.S. & 1997 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 138 var.    $550.

A SCARCE BANK NOTE GRILL VARIETY IN UNUSUALLY CHOICE CONDITION.



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Realized: $700

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Lot 3342    

1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, o.g., very lightly hinged, nice centering, intense rich color, natural fiber inclusion (visible on reverse only), F.-V.F.; with 1976, 2006 P.F. & 1996, 2006 P.S.E. certificates, last Graded (F 70).
Scott No. 139    $7,500.

A LOVELY AND RARE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 10¢ H. GRILL BANK NOTE WITH ONLY ONE EXAMPLE GRADED HIGHER.

The numeric graded does not do this stamp justice, the last time this stamp was sold at auction, it was described as, "Extremely Fine Example of the 10-Cent 1870 National Grilled Issue with Original Gum and Unusually Choice Centering." (Siegel Sale #829, Lot 368)nnIt is interesting to note that only two original gum examples have been graded by the P.S.E., this stamp and one other (85 J).

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Lot 3343 o   

1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, magnificent centering and margins, bright color, bold Crossroads cancel, Extremely Fine, ex-V. Morris; with 1978 and 1996 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 139    $800.

A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THIS 1870 10¢ H. GRILL WHICH IS VERY RARE IN THIS GEM CONDITION.



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Lot 3344 o   

1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, attractive red cork cancel, near perfect centering with wide margins, bright deep color, well defined grill, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 139    $800.

A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THIS 1870 10¢ H. GRILL COMPLIMENTED BY THE RED CANCELLATION.



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Lot 3345 o   

1870, 12¢ dull violet, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, light cork cancel, near perfect centering, particularly nice color for this tough stamp, an Extremely Fine gem; signed J.M. Bartels in pencil, with 1975, 1989 & 2006 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 140    $3,750.

A GORGEOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE 1870 12¢ GRILLED BANK NOTE.



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Realized: $3,500

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Lot 3346    

1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, original gum, vibrant color, Very Fine and choice; with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 141    $7,500.

A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 15¢ NATIONAL GRILLED ISSUE WITH ORIGINAL GUM.



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Realized: $3,750

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Lot 3347 o   

1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, vibrant color, choice centering for this difficult issue, red cork cancel, Extremely Fine, ex-Myerson; with 1968 and 2013 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 141    $1,500.

AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15¢ 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE WITH A HANDSOME RED CANCELLATION.



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1870, 24¢ purple, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, light transparent segmented cork cancel leaving the portrait visible, strong color and impression, outstanding centering amid large margins, clear easily discernible grill impression, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Parsons; with 1997 & 2022 P.F. certificates, latter Graded XF 90 XQ, denoting Extraordinary Quality.
Scott No. 142    $6,500.

A STUNNING AND RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24¢ BANK NOTE GRILLED ISSUE - WHICH IS PERHAPS THE FINEST EXTANT.

The 24¢ Grilled Bank Note is not known in unused condition, making it imperative for collectors aiming to complete their set Bank Note Grills to acquire this stamp in used condition. This specimen, characterized by its fresh color, distinct grill, exceptional centering, and light cancellation, stands as an exquisite example of this rarity in its finest attainable condition.nnBy way of comparison, the P.S.E. has graded a mere three examples in the grade of "XF 90", with none higher.

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Realized: $22,000

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Lot 3349    

1870, 2¢ red brown, I. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, original gum, lightly hinged, almost perfectly centered, deep rich color with proof-like impression, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Field; with 2009 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90; SMQ $7,500).
Scott No. 135A    $2,000.

A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 2¢ I GRILL. VERY RARE IN SUCH PRISTINE CONDITION.

For some reason there are no original gum, 1870 2¢ I. grills listed in the P.S.E. Population Report, despite the fact that we can find this and two other mint examples with P.S.E. certificates.nnOf the mint examples, one is graded VF 80, plus this and one other which are graded XF 90, this being by far the finer of the two.

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Realized: $5,500

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