Price of US Stamps Scott 95: 1868 5c Thomas Jefferson Bank Note Grill. Page 5

1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill (Scott 95), desirable example with sock on the nose cancel, a flawless, sound stamp with remarkably rich color, perfectly struck black “PAID” in circle cancellation, Very Fine, 1994 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $925. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1010

1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill (Scott 95), very attractive, with warm rich color, and sharp detailed impression, perfectly struck San Francisco Cogwheel cancellation, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $900. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1009

1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill (95), choice centering with the perforations clear of the design on all sides; deep, dark color, strong impression and full, lightly hinged original gum; a fresh, Extremely Fine Gem. Scott value $3,500 AN EXQUISITE MINT 5¢ F. GRILL, VERY FEW OF WHICH EXIST WITH THE PERFORATIONS COMPLETELY CLEAR OF THE DESIGN—EVEN FEWER WITH FULL ORIGINAL GUM. Expertization: 2005 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 125

1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill (Scott 95), o.g., previously hinged, nice overinked variety with bold rich color, extremely fresh both front and back; tiny nick in top left perf, Fine, 2012 Weiss certificate. Scott $3,500. Estimate value $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 795

U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 5¢ Brown, F. Grill, #95. O.g., fresh, Fine for the issue. Scott $3,500. Estimate value $600-800.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1153

1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill (Scott 95), blue cancel, very fresh and sharp with rich color and wide margins, very attractive example of this issue, Very Fine, PC of 1986 PF Cert. Scott $925. Estimate value $500 – 750. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1309

5c Black Brown, F. Grill (95a). Deep rich color in the true Black Brown shade, remarkably detailed impression showing all of the subtle details of the lathework engraving, well-balanced margins with design well clear of perforations on all four sides, neat strike of cork cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 5-CENT F GRILL IN THE BLACK BROWN COLOR. THIS IS EASILY THE FINEST OF THIS RARE SHADE WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. The 5c F Grill is known in Brown, Dark Brown and Black Brown. The first two are in the same color family (listed as Scott 95). The Black Brown is distinctly darker and is given its own sub-letter designation, Scott 95a. The Dark Brown is sometimes mistaken by collectors for the Black Brown shade, but a side-by-side comparison illustrates the significant difference between the two. On the Black Brown the engraved lines are especially clear, it has a proof-like appearance, and is significantly scarcer than the other shades. The modest difference in catalogue value does not adequately convey its rarity. Ex Hansen. 1980 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $2,900.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade. Only three have been graded. A review using Power Search found we have offered only two others since 1994, both of which were faulty.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 161

5c Brown, F. Grill (Scott 95). Choice centering with uncharacteristically wide margins leaving a white frame all around the design, rosette fancy cancel, deep rich color on fresh paper, clear grill points EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 1868 5-CENT F GRILL IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT ISSUES TO FIND WITH WIDE MARGINS ON ALL SIDES. The narrow space between stamps and large 12-gauge perforations left little opportunity to clear the design. This stamp is an extraordinary exception to the rule. With 1998 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ value $2,250.00). Only two have graded higher to date (both at 95).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 160

5c Brown, F. Grill (Scott 95). Deep rich color, showing an all-over kiss print, especially evident at top in lettering of “U.S. Postage”, choice centering with well-balanced margins, unobtrusive strike of cork cancel leaves entire design clearly visible VERY FINE AND CHOICE. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 5-CENT F GRILL WITH A KISS PRINT WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. A RARE PRINTING VARIETY. The 5c F Grill is found with a few varieties: split grill and double grill and three distinct shades. Other than these there are no printing varieties, nor is it known with a double impression. The kiss print on this stamp is actually an excellent reference, because while there is doubling similar to a double impression, one of the impressions lacks the clear lines of the engraving, which is a requirement of a true double impression. With 1996 and 2001 P.F. certificates, the latter confirming the kiss print.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 162

o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill, #95. Used, jumbo margin with s.e. at right, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $900. Estimate value $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2012, Sale 93, Lot 271

5c Brown, F. Grill (Scott 95). Block of four, original gum which is slightly disturbed on top stamps from hinge removal causing light gum soak in grill at top right, rich color, top left stamp tiny crease at top left, bottom stamps horizontal crease at bottom, Fine-Very Fine appearance, a scarce block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 260

5c Brown, F. Grill (Scott 95). Unused (no gum), deep rich color and detailed impression, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 258

5c Dark Brown, F. Grill (95 var). Part disturbed original gum, h.r., intense shade and impression, Fine example of this sub-shade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 257

5c Brown, F. Grill (Scott 95). Unused (no gum), attractive shade, well-proportioned margins, thin thin speck, Very Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 259

5c Brown, F. Grill (Scott 95). Slightly disturbed original gum, small h.r., rich color, clear grill points, Very Fine, a scarce original-gum example of the 1868 5c F. Grill, blue backstamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 256