US Stamps Price Scott 101: 1869 90c George Washington Bank Note Grill. Page 3

1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 101), disturbed o.g., marvelous example of this incredibly rare mint stamp that is almost never found still possessing its full original gum, a choice stamp with excellent centering and delightful fresh color; trivial light soiling of little consequence, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $14,500. Estimate value $4,000 – 6,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 107

USA (Scott 101) 1867 WASHINGTON ‘F’ GRILL 90? BLUE (JUMBO) Choice stamp, perfectly centered within large, even margins. Fresh color, face-free cancel, tiny pinpoint thin speck barely visible in fluid only, extremely fine appearance. (1987 PF Cert #187873) Cat price $2250.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 237

USA (Scott 101) 1867 WASHINGTON ‘F’ GRILL 90? BLUE (FANCY CANCEL) Very fine, fresh color. Big, attractive example with fancy circle of wedges cancel. Cat $2250.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 238

90c Blue, F. Grill (101). Block of four with top sheet selvage, rich color, clearly-defined grills, large grid cancels, bottom stamps light diagonal crease, top left stamp light toning along top perforations FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE USED BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 1868 90-CENT F GRILL, WHICH IS THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE. ONLY THREE ARE KNOWN. Multiples of higher-denomination stamps such as the 90c F Grill were usually used on heavy parcels or large covers to foreign countries. The parcels or wrappers were rarely kept, and so few multiples have survived. Of the 90c F Grill, we record two other off-center blocks, as well as two rejoined and faulty blocks (one ex Klein and the other ex Ishikawa). With 1993 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail $25,000.00

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3299

90c Blue, F. Grill (Scott 101). Mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, wonderful depth of color, clear grill, light cancel leaves Washington vignette completely visible EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 90-CENT F GRILL. THIS SUPERB STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. The 90c stamps used to make grilled issues were printed on a thick stock of paper. It is likely that sheets remaining from the pre-grill period were used and that the thinner paper introduced in 1868 had not been used for the 90c value. Two characteristics of 90c F Grill stamps are poorly punched perforations and generally poor centering. A review of the P.S.E. Population Report statistics for the grilled issues reveals how rare this 90c stamp truly is. Only one other 1867-68 grilled stamp in any condition — used or unused — has achieved a grade of 100 (15c used). Even the very common 3c F Grill stamps have not had an example grade 100. To achieve this grade with the top value of the issue is remarkable. Ex Kirke. With 1977 and 2004 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $25,000.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and no other example has achieved this grade. The next highest graded example is a 95 (2 examples).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3297

90c Blue, F. Grill (Scott 101). Rich color, enormous margins including right straddle-pane margin with centerline and part of stamp in adjoining pane, wide bars cork cancel, Extremely Fine, a rare straddle-pane margin example of the 90c F Grill, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3298

101, 1867 90c Blue, “F” Grill,black cork cancel, reperforated on several sides and small faults, VG (Scott value $2,250) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1155

101, 1867 90c Blue, “F” Grill, well impressed grill and crisp blue color, circle of wedges cancel, several light corner creases at upper right and small thin at right, Fine appearance (Scott price $2,250) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1154

101, 1867 90c Blue, “F” Grill,used, strong color and clear grill impression, Fine, 2014 PSE certificate (Scott $2,250) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1153

90c Blue, F. Grill (Scott 101). Part original gum described on accompanying certificate as “mostly original gum”, clearly-defined grill, bright shade, light horizontal crease and small thin spot not mentioned on accompanying certificate VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 90-CENT F GRILL. This is the first example with original gum we have offered since our 2012 Frelinghuysen sale. With 1960 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 205

1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 101), neatly struck circle of wedges cancellation, extremely fresh and appealing example of this tough grilled stamp, featuring captivating rich color printed on bright white paper, a great stamp, Very Fine, 1981 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,250. Estimate value $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 246

o U.S. General Issues, 1867, 90¢ Blue, F. Grill, #101, used, small faults, Fine to Very Fine appearance, Weiss (2013) cert. Scott $2,250. Estimate price $300-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1740

90c Blue, F. Grill (Scott 101). Clearly-defined grill, intense shade, bold cork bars cancel, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 109

United States 1867 Grill Issue 1867 90c blue, F.Grill, black cancel with faint red arrival, fresh color, fine sound example of this high value, with 2002 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2014, Sale 201406, Lot 46

1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 101), o.g., lightly hinged, among the finest known examples of this extremely rare mint 90 cent grilled stamps, with the most beautiful rich color you’ll ever see, and featuring large margins and impressive centering; a condition rarity in a wonderful state of preservation; faint horizontal crease at top, and a tiny toned spot showing on face at bottom left corner, otherwise Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $14,500. Estimate price $3,000 – 4,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 220