Lot 2699 o
1870, 12¢ dull violet, H. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, many grill points showing clearly, unusually choice centering with large margins, rich color in wonderful pastel shade, lightly cork cancel and part of red German transit marking, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Kantor, V. Morris, Senchuk and Gorham; with 1951 A.P.S., 1967, 1992 and 2009 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 140 $3,750.
ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1870 12¢ NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE. VERY FEW ARE CANCELLED IN RED AND EXHIBIT THIS POST OFFICE FRESH COLOR.