Lot 2583 o
1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill, cancelled by gorgeous Red Grid of Diamonds, beautifully centered with unusually large and balanced margins, deep rich color and proof like impression on bright paper, clearly defined grill, insignificant short perf at bottom, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1989 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90).Scott No. 92 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
THIS STUNNING STAMP HAS EVERYTHING, PERFECT CENTERING, GORGEOUS COLOR, BRIGHT PAPER AND A STUNNING FANCY CANCEL. CERTAINLY THE MOST VISUALLY APPEALING 1¢ F. GRILL.
Realized: $2,100
Lot 2584 o
1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill, wonderful centering, bright fresh color and paper, sharp impression, cancelled by neat "Paid" in lozenge, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Kirke; with 2003 P.F. & 2005 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,750).Scott No. 92 $450.
Realized: $600
Lot 2585 o
1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill, brilliant color, lovely centering with unusually large margins, clear grill points, neat strike of Chambersburg Pa. town postmark, fresh & Extremely Fine, ex-"Scarsdale" and Gorham; with 2000 and 2007 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 92 $450.
A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 1¢ F GRILL. THIS ISSUE IS RARELY FOUND WITH THE TOWN POSTMARK USED AS A CANCEL.
Realized: $1,000
Lot 2586 o
1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill, cancelled by fancy Rosette of Ripon, Wis. (Skinner-Eno GE-R5), beautifully centered, deep rich color and proof like impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1990 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 92 $450.
THIS LOVELY STAMP HAS EVERYTHING ONE COULD WISH FOR IN A USED STAMP -- NICE CENTERING, GORGEOUS COLOR, BRIGHT PAPER AND A FANCY CANCEL.
Realized: $625
Lot 2587 o
1867, 1¢ pale blue, F. grill on very thin paper, essentially perfect centering, pretty pastel color, light strike of blue target cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2014 & 2020 P.S.E. certificates, both Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $8,000).Scott No. 92a var. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 1¢ F. GRILL IN THE PALE BLUE SHADE, CANCELLED IN COMPLEMENTARY BLUE. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED BY THE P.S.E. AND THE SOLE EXAMPLE.
Realized: $5,250
Lot 2588 o
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, blue Circle of Diamonds & Triangles fancy cancel, choice centering, bright fresh color, Extremely Fine, ex-V. Morris & Faust; with 1989 and 1995 P.F. & 2018 P.S.E. certificates.Scott No. 93 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A STUNNING 1867 2¢ GRILLED BLACK JACK WITH THIS GORGEOUS FANCY CANCEL.
This gorgeous gem brought $5,000 hammer, in the 2018 sale of the Faust collection.
Lot 2589 o
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, perfectly centered with large even margins, deep color with detailed impression, nice strike of straight line "Paid All" cancel, Extremely Fine; with 2004 P.F. & P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,800), only 6 examples are graded higher.Scott No. 93 $55.
AN OUTSTANDING GEM WHICH WOULD BE HARD TO IMPROVE UPON!
We are surprised this did not receive the "Jumbo" designation from the P.S.E. and perhaps even the grade of "Superb 98". After review of examples Graded "95 J" or "98", this sample compares favorably and better than some.
Realized: $1,500
Lot 2590 o
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, very thin paper, well centered, intense shade nicely contrasted by blue crossroads cancel, Very Fine and choice, ex-Faust; with 1990 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 93 var. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A VERY PRETTY EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 2¢ BLACK JACK ON THIN PAPER WITH THIS HANDSOME BLUE CANCELLATION.
This outstanding variety brought $4,750 hammer, in the 2018 sale of the Faust collection.
Lot 2591 o
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, gorgeous socked-on-the-nose fancy 8-Pointed Hallow Star cancel in blue, nicely centered with large margins, handsome jet black shade on fresh paper, Extremely Fine and attractive, ex-Watt White; with 1989 & 2006 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 93 Estimate $500 - 750.
A LOVELY EXAMPLE WITH THIS FANCY CANCELLATION LEAVING JACKSON'S EYE PEEKING OUT OF THE CENTER.
Realized: $725
Lot 2592 o
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, central Tombstone Cross cancel, well centered with even margins, Extremely Fine, a rare stamp with this fancy cancellation, ex-Kirke; with 2001 P.F. & 2005 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $500).Scott No. 93 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $600