Lot 2560 o
1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill, wonderful strike of fancy "OK" in grid, well centered with large margins, bright color, Extremely Fine, ex-Haas, Grunin and Hansen ; with 2008 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 86 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A MAGNIFICENT 1868 1¢ FRANKLIN E GRILL WITH "OK" FANCY CANCELLATION, WHICH IS UNDOUBTEDLY UNIQUE ON THIS ISSUE.
Lot 2561 o
1867, 1¢ dull blue, E. grill, lovely delicate shade, well centered with large margins, light manuscript cancel, Very Fine; with 1988 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 86a $425.
A RARE STAMP IN THIS DISTINCTIVE SHADE. AFTER SEARCHING AUCTION RECORDS, WE CAN FIND ONLY FOUR OTHER USED EXAMPLES SOLD AT AUCTION.
Lot 2562 o
1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill, split grill, beautifully centered, fresh color, light cancel, Extremely Fine and a nice example of this Grill variety.Scott No. 86 var. $575.
Lot 2563 o
1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill, well centered, vibrant color, couple of somewhat shorter perfs at lower right, well struck target cancel, lovely Extremely Fine appearance; with 2006 P.S.E. certificate Net Grade (VF 80).Scott No. 86 $450.
Lot 2564 o
1867, 2¢ black, E. grill, well centered with huge margins, crisp impression on bright paper, clearly defined grill, neat strike of Star in Circle fancy cancel, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1996 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $2,850). This one of only two examples to receive this grade with only one graded higher.Scott No. 87 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
AN OUTSTANDING CONDITION RARITY COMPLIMENTED BY THIS FANCY CANCELLATION.
Lot 2565 o
1867, 2¢ black, E. grill, fancy Blue Geometric Crossroads cancel, well centered, deep color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice, a lovely stamp with this fancy cancel; with 1990 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 87 Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot 2566 o
1867, 2¢ black, E. grill, bold strike of "Negative Star" of New Haven, Ct., beautifully centered with large margins, wonderful fresh color and impression, sharp grill and full perforations, an Extremely Fine gem with this fancy cancel; with 2006 P.F. certificate Graded (XF 90, SSV $600).Scott No. 87 Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot 2567 o
1867, 2¢ black, E. grill, vivid red Crossroads fancy cancel, beautifully centered, huge even margins with natural straight edge at left, deep color & sharply etched impression, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2002 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 87 $200.
CERTAINLY ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE 1867 2¢ BLACK JACK GRILLED ISSUES WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED.
Lot 2568 o
1867, 2¢ black, E. grill, outstanding centering with immense margins, fresh color, canceled by dull red cds (New York City carrier, sometimes found in this shade, but incorrectly described as "faded" on certificate), Extremely Fine, ex-Ishikawa; with 1988 & 1991 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 87 $200.
Lot 2569 o
1867, 2¢ black, E. grill, light cancel, well centered, bright fresh paper, Very Fine, a choice example; with 1995 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 87 $200.