Sale 119: The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection of Classic United States

Lot 2685 o   

1870, 3¢ green, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, with interesting plate smear at top, well centered within huge jumbo margins, deep color, nice strike of negative numeral cancel, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1997 P.F. & 2017 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 136    $35.

Realized: $280

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Lot 2686 o   

1870, 6¢ carmine, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, attractive bold blue target cancel, clear grill points, choice centering, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous stamp in this gem condition; with 2002 & 2008 P.F. certificates, latter Graded (XF 90, SSV $1,000).
Scott No. 137    $475.

Realized: $750

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Lot 2687 o   

1870, 6¢ carmine, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, bold strike of red New York Foreign Mail cancel, deep rich color, noticeable grill points, choice centering, fresh and an Extremely Fine gem; with 2001 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 137    $500.

Realized: $600

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Lot 2688 o   

1870, 6¢ carmine, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, Horizontal Pair, two strikes of New York Foreign Mail cancel (Kirke 71-01-01PIC), beautifully centered with vibrant fresh color, Extremely Fine, ex-Kirke; with 1963 P.F. & 2022 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott No. 137; $900 ++    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

AN OUTSTANDING GEM, PARTICULARLY AS A PAIR IN THIS CHOICE CONDITION WITH NEAR PERFECT CENTERING AND A NEW YORK FOREIGN MAIL FANCY CANCEL.

Realized: $1,100

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Lot 2689 o   

1871, 7¢ vermilion, double H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, socked-on-the-nose strike of "Excelsior, Pa., May 27, 1874" cds, outstanding centering with large even margins, bright rich color, grill points which are clearly visible, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-V. Morris; with 1997 P.F. & 2009 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $2,500), only two are graded higher (SMQ value & Pop report for normal grill variety).
Scott No. 138 var.    $800.

ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1870 7¢ GRILLED ISSUE WHICH IS RARELY FOUND WITH A TOWN MARKING. UNDOUBTEDLY THIS IS THE FINEST EXAMPLE WITH THE DOUBLE GRILL VARIETY.

Realized: $1,350

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Lot 2690 o   

1871, 7¢ vermilion, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, bold New York Foreign Mail Geometric cancel, large margins and near perfect centering, rich color, clearly defined grill points, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 1998 & 2008 P.F. certificates, latter Graded (XF 90, SSV $1,000).
Scott No. 138    $525.

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Lot 2691 o   

1871, 7¢ vermilion, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, bold New York Foreign Mail cancel (Kirke 71-03-18-SGEO), well centered with nice margins, rich color, clearly defined grill, Very Fine and choice, ex-Kirke; with 2002 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (VF 80, SMQ $600).
Scott No. 138    $525.

A LOVELY STAMP AND MUCH NICER THAN THE GRADE MIGHT INDICATE.

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Lot 2692 o   

1871, 7¢ vermilion, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, bold New York Foreign Mail cancel (Kirke 73-03-24-PIC), outstanding centering with large even margins, vibrant fresh color, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous used example, ex-Kirke; with 1996 & 2004 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 138    $525.

Realized: $575

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Lot 2693 o   

1871, 7¢ vermilion, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, bold strike of fancy Leaf cancel, attractively centered, rich color, Very Fine and attractive; with 2007 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 138    $525.

Fancy cancels other than New York Foreign Mail cancels are rarely found on Bank Note Grills of higher denominations.

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Lot 2694 o   

1871, 7¢ vermilion, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, bold red cancel, nicely centered, bright color, a lovely Very Fine stamp; with 2001 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 138    $575.

Realized: $500

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