US Stamp Price Scott 98: 1868 15c Abraham Lincoln Bank Note Grill. Page 5

15c Black, F. Grill (Scott 98). Unused (no gum), detailed impression, reperfed at right, Very Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1341

Scott #98, 15c Black, “F” grill, particularly well centered amid generous margins, strong color and detailed impression on fresh paper, cork cancel, choice very fine; 2012 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 181

1867, 15¢ black, F. grill (Scott 98), neat black cancellation, lovely example with dazzling bright color, a choice and pleasing stamp, Fine to Very Fine, 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott $325. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 85

15c Black, F. Grill (Scott 98). Unusually well-centered, cancelled by red cork and light matching circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, scarce cancelled solely in red, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1617

15c Black, F. Grill (Scott 98). Detailed impression on bright paper, unobtrusive strike of cork cancel, wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 15-CENT F GRILL. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $3,250.00), only two have graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 109

15c Black, F. Grill (Scott 98). Beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins, bright shade, light cancel leaves the entire design completely visible EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 15-CENT F GRILL. With 1980 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95). With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $3,250.00). Only two have graded higher.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3172

o 1867, 15¢ black, F. grill (98), bright, fresh and exceptionally well centered within beautifully balanced margins; cancelled by a bright red leaf-type cancellation and small part of framed handstamp; a gorgeous, Extremely Fine Gem. Scott value $525 A MAGNIFICENT USED SINGLE WITH TREMENDOUS EYE APPEAL. Expertization: 1995 & 2008 PF Certificates. Provenance: Barwis.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 130

o 1867, 15¢ black, F. grill (98), essentially perfectly centered with absolutely humongous margins, a finely detailed impression and a beautifully struck circle-of-wedges cancel; a wonderfully fresh and choice, Extremely Fine Jumbo. Scott value $325 A STUNNING JUMBO—EASILY THE LARGEST 15¢ F. GRILL WE HAVE EVER SEEN AND CERTAINLY A CANDIDATE FOR THE FINEST USED EXAMPLE EXTANT. Expertization: 1994 & 2004 PF Certificates. Provenance: Hinrichs, Mann.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 129

1867, 15¢ black, F. grill (98), mathematically centered and incredibly fresh with beautifully balanced margins, a finely etched impression and full, lightly hinged original gum; a remarkable, Extremely Fine to Superb Gem. Scott $4,250 THE 15¢ F GRILL IS A GREAT RARITY IN TRULY CHOICE MINT CONDITION. THIS EXAMPLE RANKS AMONG THE FINEST OF THESE. Expertization: 2001 & 2008 PF Certificates. Provenance: Hoffman.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 128

U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 15¢ Black, F. Grill, #98. O.g., “replaced pulled perf bottom left”, fresh, Fine appearance, PF (2003) cert. Scott $4,250. Estimate price $500-600.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1161

() U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 15¢ Black, F. Grill, #98. Unused, “small tear at top right”, Fine, PF (2000) cert. Scott $1,600. Estimate value $150-180.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1162

Scott #98, 15c Black, “F” grill, horizontal pair tied by Leaf cancels and a red New York Paid 12 c.d.s. on cover to Besancon, France, cover with artist’s corner card, transit and receiving backstamps, just slightly reduced at top and right, faint file fold not affecting adhesives, very fine; ex-Vogel.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 135

Scott #98, 15c Black, “F” grill, horizontal strip of three tied by quartered cork cancels and red Springfield, Mass. Dec 15 c.d.s. on yellow cover to Paris, France, red New York Paid 18 c.d.s. also tied two stamps, French transit pmk., couple trivial cover tears at top and some minor water staining in the address area, overall very fine; a very scarce usage of the Fifteen Cent “F” Grill, paying the three-times rate to France; ex-Vogel.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 136

1867, 15¢ black, F. grill (Scott 98), razor sharp impression on white paper with large balanced margins, cork cancel, Extremely Fine, 1986 PF 2009 PSE certificates. Scott $325. Estimate value $200 – 300. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1315

15c Black, F. Grill (Scott 98). Wide margins and attractive centering, cork cancel, Very Fine, with 1998 and 2010 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1244