US Stamp Prices Scott 137: 1870 6c Abraham Lincoln National Bank Note Grill. Page 4

United States 1870-73 Banknote Issues 1870 6c carmine, well centered, clear and well defined grill, bold negative “I” cancel, rich color, v.f. with 2001 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2013, Sale 201305, Lot 83

6c Carmine, H. Grill (Scott 137). Well-centered, bright color, neat “pinwheel” cancel, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1394

Scott #137, 6c Carmine with grill, sumptuously rich color and fine impression on clean paper showing numerous grill points, neat target cancel, very fine; 2012 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 212

1870, 6¢ carmine, grilled (Scott 137), well struck NYFM cancellation, handsome example with brilliant color, easily identifiable grill, excellent centering, Very Fine, 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott $575. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 111

6c Carmine, H. Grill (Scott 137). Gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins all around, radiant color, discernible grill points, neat strike of crossroads cancel, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 6-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION, AND EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. Ex Tahoe. With 2001 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $3,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only six others share this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 141

6c Carmine, H. Grill (Scott 137). Outstanding centering with wide margins, fresh color, clear grill points, bold cork cancel clear of Lincoln’s face EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 6-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY H GRILL, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. With 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $3,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded, and only six others share this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3218

6c Carmine, H. Grill (Scott 137). Rich color and well-centered, bold strike of red segmented cork cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2000, 2005 and 2006 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85), with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $650.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3219

6c Carmine, H. Grill (Scott 137). Several easily discernible grill points at lower right, intense shade and impression, choice centering with enormous Jumbo margins, neat cork cancel and also trace of manuscript at top EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 6-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE. A STAMP WITH WONDERFUL EYE APPEAL. With 1980 and 2001 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 35

1870, 6¢ carmine, grilled (137), well centered with rich color, a largely complete grill and full, lightly hinged original gum; exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott $5,000 EXCEEDINGLY RARE WELL CENTERED AND WITH ORIGINAL GUM, THIS 6¢ NATIONAL GRILL IS AMONG THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLES IN EXISTENCE. Expertization: 2001 PF Certificate. Provenance: Enstrom.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 178

1870, 6¢ carmine, grilled (Scott 137), black NYFM cancellation, wonderful example of this tough stamp, nicely centered amid generous margins, and warm rich color, a premium quality fault free stamp, Very Fine, 2012 Weiss certificate. Scott $575. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 834

1870, 6¢ carmine, grilled (Scott 137), fabulous blue cancellation, extremely handsome example of this difficult grilled issue, with a clear grill impression and superb contrast of the wonderfully fresh stamp and the colorful cancel, Fine to Very Fine, 1994 P.F. certificate. Scott $625. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 835

United States 1870-73 Banknote Issues 1870 6c carmine, unused without gum, perfectly centered, small stain at bottom, otherwise v.f., with 1996 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 201204, Lot 86

6c Carmine, Grill (Scott 137). H. Grill, disturbed brownish original gum, h.r., bright color, several grill points clearly evident in Lincoln’s portrait, few gum soaked perfs, otherwise Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 343

o 1870, 6¢ carmine, grilled (137), bright color and nicely impressed grill, fresh and Fine. Scott value $575

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4346

6c Carmine, Grill (Scott 137). H. Grill, original gum, rich color and proof-like impression, several noticeable vertical rows of grill points, choice centering with well-proportioned margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BRIGHT AND FRESH ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 6-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE GRILLED ISSUE. Ex Scarsdale. With 1995 and 2007 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 498