US Stamp Prices Scott 135: 1870 2c Andrew Jackson National Bank Note Grill. Page 2

1870, 2¢ red brown, H., split grill varriety (135 var.), neat black cancellation, sensational top quality example of this terribly difficult split grill variety, being perfectly centered with mouth-watering rich color, a most impressive GEM, Superb, 1999 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $95. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 150

2c Red Brown, H. Grill (Scott 135). Bright shade on crisp paper, noticeable grill, unusually wide and balanced margins, neat circle of wedges cancel and part of circular datestamp, fresh and Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, ex Barwis, with 2008 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3575

2c Red Brown, H. Grill (Scott 135). Original gum, lightly hinged, unusually clearly-impressed late state H Grill with full dimensions easily visible, bright color, choice centering with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 2-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE. OUTSTANDING IN EVERY RESPECT — GRILL IMPRESSION, GUM, COLOR, CENTERING AND SIZE OF MARGINS. A FABULOUS STAMP. With 1988 and 2005 P.F. certificates (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 705

#135 var., 2c Red brown with grill, split grill, striking mint example, remarkably well centered amid lavishly large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this, wonderfully fresh and bright, o.g., very lightly hinged, single short perforation at top left, otherwise very fine; 2013 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 168

#135 var., 2c Red brown with grill, split grill, incredibly fresh mint single showing a well impressed grill, sumptuously rich color and uncommonly large margins, full clean o.g. with just the barest trace of hinging, nearly very fine; 1975 APS certificate for the block of four from which this was taken and 2013 PF certificate as a single.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 169

United States 1870-73 Banknote Issues 1870 2c red brown, well centered, rich color, l.h., fresh and v.f., with 1988 and 2005 PFCs

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2013, Sale 201305, Lot 82

United States 1870-73 Banknote Issues 1870 2c red brown, unused with original gum, h.r., rich color, wide margins, fine, with 2004 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 201303, Lot 46

1870, 2¢ red brown, grilled (Scott 135), o.g., lightly hinged, a most impressive example of this elusive stamp, with clearly defined grill, a premium quality example, Fine to Very Fine, 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,000. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 109

2c Red Brown, H. Grill (Scott 135). Bright shade, clearly-defined grill, Jumbo margins, bold cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ price $425.00 as 95, $1,450.00 as 98)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 139

2c Red Brown, H. Grill (Scott 135). Clearly-defined grill points easily discernible from the front of the stamp, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, radiant color, bold strike of Star fancy cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 33

o 1870, 2¢ red brown, grilled (135), near perfectly centered within very wide margins deep, warm color, a light segmented cork cancel and a clearly impressed I. grill;., fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb. SMQ $425. Scott $80 Expertization: 2005 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95. The I. grill is scarcer than the H. grill normally found on this stamp.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 346, Lot 717

1870, 2¢ red brown, grilled (135), centered with near mathematical precision with generous, perfectly balanced margins, warm color and full original gum; Extremely Fine and choice. SSV $2,250. Scott price $1,000 THE GRILLED 2¢ NATIONAL BANK NOTE IS SURPRISINGLY SELDOM OFFERED IN THIS PREMIUM MINT QUALITY. Expertization: 1998 & 2006 PF Certificates, the latter graded XF 90. Provenance: Gorham.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 176

1870, 2¢ red brown, grilled (Scott 135), disturbed o.g., gorgeous well centered example with extremely large margins, wonderful appearing stamp with bright color; light diagonal crease at bottom left, and a pressed out horizontal crease at center, Extremely Fine appearance, 1994 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,000. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 832

U.S.; General Issues, 1870, 2¢ Red Brown, Grilled, #135. O.g., rich color, Fine to Very Fine, PF (2004) cert. Scott $1,000. Estimate price $400-500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1242

1870, 2¢ red brown, grilled (Scott 135), nice color, part o.g. disturbed, Fine, 2012 PF certificate. Scott $1,000. Estimate $250 – 350. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1364