US Stamps Prices Scott 139: 1870 10c Thomas Jefferson National Bank Note Grill. Page 2

10c Brown, H. Grill (Scott 139). Several discernible grill points in head, rich color, tied by target cancel, “London O. Jul. 27” circular datestamp on cover to Bremen, Germany, red “New York Paid All Br. Transit Jul. 29” circular datestamp, receiving backstamp, minor edgewear, Very Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3377

10c Brown, H. Grill (139). Block of four with right sheet margin, full original gum, grill points on all four stamps (split grill), centered to top, perf separations including left vertical pair almost severed A FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 1870 10-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE WITH H GRILL. With 1995 P.F. certificate as a block of six. Scott Retail $35,000.00

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3374

10c Brown, H. Grill (Scott 139). Some grill points clearly visible at top of Jefferson’s head, deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, bold strike of quartered cork cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 10-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT ISSUE TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. This issue is normally found with small margins and very few visible grill points. The margins on the example offered here are exceptionally wide, the perfs are long and full all around, it has wonderful color, and a clear cancel. It is without question one of the finest in existence. Ex Natalee Grace. With 1996 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ value $4,600.00 as 95, $11,500.00 as 98). Only one has graded higher (at 98) and this is the only example to achieve this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3375

139, 1870 10c Brown “H” Grill,black cork cancel, small corner crease at lower right, Extremely Fine centering, 1999 PSE certificate (Scott price $850) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1199

139, 1870 10c Brown, “H” Grill,unused, stitch watermark, almost Very Fine, 1989 PF certificate (Scott value $2,550)

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1201

139, 1870 10c Brown “H” Grill, partial imprint at top, a couple shorter perfs at bottom, Fine (Scott $850)

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1200

10c Brown, H. Grill (Scott 139). Horizontal pair, natural s.e. at right, right stamp shows clear grill points, left stamp shows almost no trace of grill, bright color, bold quartered cork cancels and red circular datestamp, Very Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. and 2014 P.F. certificate, the former stating that the left stamp shows no grill points and the latter stating the left stamp shows few barely discernible grill points

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 274

10c Brown, H. Grill (Scott 139). Rich color, bold strike of circle of wedges cancel, Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 139

139, 1879 10c Brown, “H” grill, rich color, o.g., tiny natural inclusion, Fine, an elusive issue with original gum; 2011 Weiss certificate (Scott value $7,000)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1129

Scott #139, 10c Brown with grill, “H” grill, choice used single that is uncharacteristically well centered and margined, attractive rich color, clearly defined grill impression, black cork cancel with portion of red c.d.s. at bottom, extremely fine and a difficult value in this select quality; 1977 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 167

1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill (Scott 139), unused without gum, beautiful rich shade, a completely sound 10¢ grilled Banknote showing several visible grill points, Very Good, 1989 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $2,550. Estimate price $350 – 500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 268

1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill (Scott 139), neat black town cancellation, exemplary fresh and choice example with easily identifiable grill, with resplendent color, Fine to Very Fine, 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott $850. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 269

o    10¢ brown, H. grill (Scott 139), well centered and fresh, neat cork cancel, light corner crease lower left (not noted in cert), Very Fine appearance (photo). $850 Expertization: 2010 P.S.E. Certificate graded F-VF 75.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 253

10c Brown, H. Grill (Scott 139). Unused (no gum), clear grill points, rich color, faint diagonal crease visible only in fluid, Very Fine appearance, scarce unused, with clear 1964 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 139

1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill (Scott 139), unused without gum, lovely flawless grilled stamp, with superb color and impression, Very Good to Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $2,550. Estimate value $800 – 1,200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 650, Lot 2571