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1871, 7¢ vermilion, H. grill (Scott 138), eye catching target cancellation, exceedingly fresh example with brilliant color, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $475.
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill (Scott 141), black cancellation, dynamite color and crystal clear grill; a faultless stamp - scarce thus, Very Good.
Scott $1,500.
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1870, 6¢ carmine, H. grill (Scott 137), neat manuscript penstroke cancellation, tremendous well centered example with intense color and deep impression, Extremely Fine, with 1993 A.P.S. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates.
Scott $450.
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1870, 12¢ dull violet, H. grill (Scott 140), cork cancel, brighter than normal color and centering; lightly toned at top, otherwise Fine, the 12¢ Banknote grill is the second scarcest of the series to locate, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate and 1962 PF certificate.
Scott $3,600.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
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1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill (Scott 139), removed cancel which gives the appearance as if it were unused; reperforated, otherwise Fine, an excellent appearing example of the scarce 10¢ banknote grill, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $850.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1870, 1¢ ultramarine, H. grill (Scott 134), unused without gum, gorgeous deep shade; unlike many examples that have washed out color; couple trivial nibbed perfs at top, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $700.
Estimate $150 - 200.
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1871, 7¢ vermilion, H. grill (Scott 138), bold killer cancellation, choice well centered stamp with rich color, Very Fine.
Scott $475.
Estimate $150 - 200.
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1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill (Scott 141), black crossroads cancel and light red transit marking, fiery rich color; tiny tear at top right, otherwise Fine, signed Herman Herst, with 2017 Crowe certificate, signed Herman Herst.
Scott $1,400.
Estimate $300 - 400.
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1870, 6¢ carmine, H. grill (Scott 137), beautifully struck NYFM cancellation, absolutely gorgeous top quality example of this elusive stamp; fantastic centering, oversized margins, and smashing color; faint horizontal crease, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $400.
Estimate $250 - 350.
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1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill (Scott 141), regummed, premium quality example with extraordinary centering and glowing rich color; a flawless top quality grilled stamp in just about the nicest condition obtainable, Very Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate.
Scott $2,500 for no gum.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
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