US Stamp Values Scott 137: 1870 6c Abraham Lincoln National Bank Note Grill. Page 3

6c Carmine, H. Grill (Scott 137). Intense color, easily discernible grill points at right, bold target cancel, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 271

1870, 6¢ carmine, end roller H. grill (Scott 137 var.), target cancel, fresh and beautifully centered with large margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a lovely example of this rare grill variety. Scott $1,000. Estimate value $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 269

() U.S. General Issues, 1870, 6¢ Carmine, H. Grill, #137, unused, “tiny closed tear at 2nd perf at bottom”, Fine appearance, Weiss (2009) cert. Scott $1,750. Estimate value $250-300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1781

6c Carmine, H. Grill (Scott 137). Deep rich color, easily discernible grill points, bold segmented cork cancel, Very Fine and choice

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 138

Scott 137, 1870 6c Carmine, “H” grill, excellent centering, clear grill points, cork cancel, 1973 PF and 2011 PSE graded XF 90 certificates (SMQ price $1,200)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1128

o    6¢ carmine, H. grill (Scott 137), very well centered with rich color, a well embossed grill, and a fancy NYFM cancel, certificate notes “two shorter perfs at right”, which we find trivial, choice, Very Fine, a lovely stamp where the grade clearly does not do it justice. SMQ price $210 (photo). $575 Expertization: 2009 P.S.E. Certificate graded F 70 (reduced for short perfs).

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 250

o    6¢ carmine, H. grill (Scott 137), outstanding centering, rich color, strong grill, neat cork cancel, choice, Extremely Fine. SSV $1,110 (photo). $575 Expertization: 2012 P.F. Certificate graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 249

6c Carmine, H. Grill (Scott 137). Unused (no gum), bright color, lightly soiled, otherwise Very Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 137

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 2014, Sale 201404, Lot 60

1870, 6¢ carmine, H. grill (Scott 137), unused without gum, extremely fresh example of this tough stamp, with radiant color, but richer than normally found, Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,750. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 650, Lot 2569

6c Carmine, H. Grill (Scott 137). Rich color, clearly-defined grill, wonderful strike of cork cancel, perfectly centered EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 6-CENT H GRILL, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. With 1999 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 95, SMQ value $3,000.00 as 95). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1133

6c Carmine, H. Grill (Scott 137). Bright color, target cancel which highlights the grill, faint wrinkle at upper right (likely natural), appears Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 349

137, 1870 6c Carmine, “H”gGrill,lightly cancelled, reperforated at left and top, bright color, Fine appearance, 2013 PSE certificate (Scott value $575)

H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1111

1870, 6¢ carmine, split H. grill (137 var.), crisp perfs all around. The left edge of the grill is clearly visible in the cancellation and the right edge is visible along the left margin of the stamp, verifying the split, Fine to Very Fine, 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott $650. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3246

o U.S.; General Issues, 1870, 6¢ carmine, grilled, #137. Used, sound copy, Very Good to Fine. Scott $575. Estimate value $150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 97, Lot 343