Lot 1708
1870, 1¢ Ultramarine, Grilled, full o.g., well centered, clear grill impression, gorgeous rich vibrant color and exceptional freshness, Very Fine and choice, a tough mint stamp so choice; with photocopy of 1978 P.F. certificate for block.Scott No. 134 $2,000.
Realized: $1,300
Lot 1709 /
1870, 2¢ Red Brown, Split Grill, block of 4, o.g., bottom left stamp never hinged (natural gum skips at top), strong grill impressions shifted horizontally, rich color, fresh and Fine; with 2012 P.S.A.G. certificates (for each stamp).Scott No. 135 $5,500 for normal grill.
Lot 1710 o
1870, 2¢ Red Brown, I. Grill, cork cancel, well centered, rich bright color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2013 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 135A $225.
Realized: $325
Lot 1711 ()
1870, 3¢ Green, Grilled, without gum, strong bright color, well centered, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $305).Scott No. 136 $190.
Realized: $280
Lot 1712 o
1870, 6¢ Carmine, Grilled, central target cancel, bright vibrant color, F.-V.F.; with 2012 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 137 $575.
Realized: $210
Lot 1713
1871, 7¢ Vermilion, Grilled, o.g., well centered with vibrant color, corner crease at lower left and repaired perf tip at bottom; fresh, Very Fine appearance.Scott No. 138 $4,250.
Realized: $750
Lot 1714 o
1871, 7¢ Vermilion, Quadruple Split I. Grill, N.Y.F.M. cancel, strong grill impression clearly visible in corners, rich brilliant color, reperfed at sides, Very Fine appearance, this quadruple split variety unlisted in Scott catalog; with clear 1982 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 138A $1,500 for normal I. grill.
Lot 1715 o
1871, 7¢ Vermilion, I. Grill, open bar grid cancel, clear full grill,impression, strong bright color, Very Fine; with 2006 A.P.S. certificate.Scott No. 138A $1,500.
Realized: $325
Lot 1716
1870, 12¢ Dull Violet, Grilled, attractively centered with unusually large margins, pretty pastel color, cork cancel, couple tiny flaws, fresh and F.-V.F., a lovely example; with 1970 and 1988 P.F., and 2004 P.S.E. certificates.Scott No. 140 $3,750.
Realized: $700
Lot 1717 o
1870, 15¢ Orange, Grilled, light segmented cork cancel, well centered, strong brilliant color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2011 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 141 $1,400.
Realized: $800