US Stamp Prices Scott 100: 1868 30c Benjamin Franklin Bank Note Grill. Page 6

30c Orange, F. Grill (Scott 100). Vibrant color, clear grill which is easily discernible on the front of the stamp, bold strike of large circle of wedges cancel and also traces of blue cancel EXTREMELY FINE. THE 1868 30-CENT F GRILL IS ONE OF THE MOST ELUSIVE CLASSIC UNITED STATES ISSUES IN THIS SUPERB QUALITY. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $1,950.00). Only two have graded higher (both 95, offered in our recent Natalee Grace and Kirke sales), but this stamp really should have the Jumbo appellation, bringing it closer to the stamps graded 95.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 111

Scott #100, 30c Orange, “F” grill, bright color, well centered for this, black geometric cancel and a bit of a red transit pmk., very fine; 1985 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 66

United States 1867 Grill Issue 1867 30c orange, F.Grill, unused with disturbed original gum, well centered, clearly defined grill, toned perforation tip and small crease, still a fine example of this rare stamp, with clear 1951 PFC and 2006 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 75

30c Orange, F. Grill (Scott 100). Vibrant color nicely complemented by red cork cancel, unusually wide margins at top and bottom, Very Fine, with 1991 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4055

30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Outstanding centering with balanced margins, vibrant color, clearly-defined grill, neat strike of target cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 1868 30-CENT F GRILL IS ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING CLASSIC STAMPS TO FIND IN CHOICE CONDITION. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. The 30c 1861-68 Issue stamps — Scott 71 (to a lesser extent) and Scott 100 — rank as two of the most difficult classic U.S. stamps to find in such pristine condition. Due to narrow spacing of the plate, the 30c 1861-68’s are usually found with tight margins, especially at sides. Brookman notes “Superb copies are almost non-existent”. With 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $8,100.00). This is the highest grade awarded. The only other example that shares this grade was offered as part of the Natalee Grace collection (Sale 1024, lot 168)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3174

o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill, #100. Used, black cork cancel, Average, PSE (2003) cert. Scott $950. Estimate $150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 95, Lot 179

1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill (Scott 100), fresh and appealing copy of this tough stamp, rarely found with such a nice cancel, with strong color, perfectly struck black negative “L” cancellation, Fine. Scott $950. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1015

1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill (100), outstanding centering within exceptionally large margins for the c30with fresh color and full original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. Scott value $8,500 THE 30¢ IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT OF THE F. GRILLS TO FIND WELL CENTERED, LET ALONE MINT WITH FULL ORIGINAL GUM—THIS EXAMPLE IS ONE OF THE VERY FINEST EXTANT OF THE FEW IN THIS QUALITY. Expertization: 1987, 1995 & 2009 PF Certificates. Provenance: Gabade, Morris, Whitman.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 132

U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 30¢ Orange, F. Grill, #100. Small part o.g., decent centering, fresh, Fine and scarce, PSE (2002) cert. Scott $8,500. Estimate value $1,800-2,000.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1170

o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 30¢ Orange, F. Grill, #100. Black cork cancel, centered for this, nice color, Grade 70 Fine, PSE (2008) cert. Scott $950. Estimate value $300-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1171

o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 30¢ Orange, F. Grill, #100. Black rosette cancel, Fine to Very Fine, PSAG (2012), PF (1986) certs. Scott $950. Estimate $300-350.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1172

30c Orange, F. Grill (Scott 100). Rich color, grid of squares cancel, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1245

30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Vivid color as fresh as the day it was printed, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, clearly-defined grill, bold strike of Leaf cancel, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 1868 30-CENT F GRILL IS ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING CLASSIC STAMPS TO FIND IN CHOICE CONDITION. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE. The 30c 1861-68 Issue stamps — Scott 71 (to a lesser extent) and Scott 100 — rank as two of the most difficult classic U.S. stamps to find in such pristine condition. Due to narrow spacing of the plate, the 30c 1861-68’s are usually found with tight margins, especially at sides. Brookman notes “Superb copies are almost non-existent”. With 1999 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $8,100.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only one other shares this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 168

1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill, double grill, one split (Scott 100 var.), second grill at bottom, shifted horizontally and split by perfs, small neat cork cancel; horizontal crease center, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2005 PF certificate. Scott $950 Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 196

1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill (Scott 100), scarce red Supplementary Mail type A cancel, one of the more handsome examples of this difficult stamp one could ever hope for, fabulous rich color, and a neatly placed cancellation not impinging on the stamp’s design, a great stamp for any collector who has been waiting a long time for a sound and choice 30¢ grilled Franklin, Fine to Very Fine, 2005 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,050 Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 195