Prices of US Stamps Scott #100 – 30c 1868 Benjamin Franklin Bank Note Grill. Page 9

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, Apr 2010, Sale 201004, Lot 136

30c Orange, F. Grill (Scott 100). Unusually well-centered with margins clear of design all around, bold cork cancel, Extremely Fine, the 30c F Grill is rarely seen with such precise centering and wide margins, with 1982 and 1989 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 350

30c Orange, F. Grill (Scott 100). Vibrant color, bold strike of segmented cork cancel, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2010, Sale 984, Lot 351

30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Small part original gum (traces of gum), intense shade, clearly-defined grill, tiny corner perf crease at top left not mentioned on accompanying certificate FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 30-CENT F GRILL. Ex Hoffman. With 2002 P.S.E. certificate. The Scott footnote to No. 100 states: “Values for No. 100 are for examples with small margins, especially at sides.” Scott Retail with gum $8,500.00. Scott Retail as no gum

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 983, Lot 70

o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 30¢, F. Grill Yokohama, Japan Cancel, #100. Clear “X” black chop, Fine. Ex. Skinner. Scott $1,400. Estimate $300-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 84, Lot 1368

o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 30¢ Orange, F. Grill, #100. Used, pencil rubbing on reverse, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,000. Estimate $300-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2010, Sale 84, Lot 1369

30c Orange, F. Grill (Scott 100). Part original gum, Very Good, a scarce stamp even in this low grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5281

30c Orange, F. Grill (Scott 100). Unusually well-centered with margins essentially clear of design all around, bold circle of four wedges, similar to Maltese Cross, Very Fine and choice, with 1990 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2009, Sale 982, Lot 5282

o U.S. General Issues, 1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill, #100. Used, Average to Fine. Scott $900. Estimate price $150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2009, Sale 83, Lot 353

30c Orange, F. Grill (Scott 100). Vibrant color as fresh as the day it was printed, well-struck red grid cancel, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1978 P.F. certificate as the Deep Orange sub-shade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1425

30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Remarkably well-centered with wide margins, rich color, cork cancel EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 30-CENT F GRILL, A STAMP RARELY ENCOUNTERED WITH WIDE MARGINS AND PRECISE CENTERING. Ex Zoellner. With 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott Catalogue states “Values for No. 100 are for copies with small margins, especially at sides. Large-margined examples sell for much more.”

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1424

30c Orange, F. Grill (Scott 100). Partly disturbed original gum, fresh and bright, perfs barely in at right, nearly Fine, very scarce, especially with original gum, with 2009 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1423

30c Orange, F. Grill (Scott 100). Brilliant color, absolutely Jumbo margins at sides, bold segmented cork and part of red transit cancels, reperfed at right, Extremely Fine appearance, a huge stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1319

30c Orange, F. Grill (Scott 100). Bright color, clearly-defined grill, bold strikes of segmented cork and also matching “Yokohama, Japan” circular datestamp, one perf with tiny filled thin (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), Very Fine appearance, a rare use from the U.S. Post Office in Japan, with 2000 P.F. certificate (submitted as Hiogo, Japan in error)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1318

30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Original gum, lightly hinged, clearly-defined grill with all points easily visible, beautiful bright color, almost perfectly centered with well-proportioned margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 30-CENT F GRILL IN EXISTENCE. A MAGNIFICENT STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT — INCLUDING FRESHNESS OF GUM, FRESHNESS OF COLOR AND PAPER, CENTERING, AND PROMINENCE OF THE GRILL. ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT OF ALL CLASSIC U.S. STAMPS TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. There are several reasons why 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 narrow margins, especially at sides. When one margin is large, it usually means that the other side will have perforations impinging on the design. Due to high metallic content of the inks used to print the 30c, the stamps are prone to oxidization and color-change over time. The stamp offered here, with near-perfect centering and balanced margins on all sides, and with color as fresh as the day it was printed, is a condition rarity. A careful review of auction catalogues in our extensive library produced no more than six other original-gum examples of the 30c F Grill in grades of Very Fine or Extremely Fine. With the exception of the stamp from the Dr. Vernon R. Morris Jr. collection (Shreve sale), they appeared in sales held during the 1940’s and 50’s. Whether any or all of them could pass today’s more rigorous standards for condition and certification is unlikely. Small “W.H.C.” (Colson) backstamp. With 2001 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3100