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