US Stamp Value Scott 139: 1870 10c Thomas Jefferson National Bank Note Grill. Page 4

10c Brown, H. Grill (Scott 139). Attractive centering, fresh color with clearly struck “(N.) York Steamship” circular datestamp, Fine, scarce and desirable, especially with the entire word “Steamship” on the stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1710

10c Brown, H. Grill (Scott 139). Rich color, red cork cancel and part of matching circular datestamp (probably New York), Fine, scarce use of red cancel on 10c Grill, with 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1709

10c Brown, H. Grill (Scott 139). Rich color and detailed impression, several discernible rows of grill points, bold strikes of quartered cork cancel and trace of red transit cancel at bottom, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ value $1,350.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 143

Scott #139, 10c Brown with grill, pretty used single, nicely centered and margined, lovely rich color, cancelled solely by a bright red cork cancel, choice very fine; 2010 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 79

United States 1870-73 Banknote Issues 1870 10c brown, unused with disturbed original gum, fresh and fine example of this rare stamp, with 1994 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 90

10c Brown, H. Grill (Scott 139). Rich color, many noticeable grill points, neat strike of New York Steamship circular datestamp, Very Fine, with 1993 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4077

10c Brown, H. Grill (Scott 139). Clearly defined grill, beautifully balanced margins, rich color on fresh paper, light cork cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 10-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY H GRILL. EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION. With 1999 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95). With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $4,800.00). Only two have graded higher (at 98) and this is the only example to achieve this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3221

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. With 1996 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $4,150.00 as 95, $11,500.00 as 98). Only one has graded higher to date (at 98) and this is the only example to achieve this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 37

1870, 10¢ brown, grilled (139), nicely centered with extra wide margins, unusually deep, rich color, a fairly strong grill and full, lightly hinged original gum; fresh and choice Extremely Fine. Scott price $7,000 A FORMIDABLE, RARELY SEEN MINT HIGH GRADE EXAMPLE OF THE GRILLED 10¢ NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. Expertization: 1983, 1997, 2004 PF and 2005 PSE Certificates. Provenance: Beckley.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 181

1870, 10¢ brown, grilled (Scott 139), without gum, extremely fresh example of this rarely offered grilled 10¢ Banknote, sharp clear impression and easily identifiable grill; tear at top left, otherwise Fine, 2012 Weiss certificate. Scott $2,550. Estimate $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 839

o U.S.; General Issues, 1870, 10¢ Brown, Grilled, #139. Used, tiny thin speck at top, Fine appearance. Scott $850. Estimate $120-140.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1245

10c Brown, I. Grill (139 var). Early state with a well-defined grill impression, large, nearly balanced margins, rich color, grid cancel, small corner crease at top left, bottom right corner perf extended VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THE 10-CENT I GRILL IS ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL UNITED STATES STAMPS. TO DATE, ONLY TWELVE USED EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED. BY ALL RIGHTS, THIS GRILL SHOULD BE GIVEN A MAJOR CATALOGUE LISTING AND TREATED THE SAME AS ITS OTHER RARE GRILLED COUNTERPARTS FROM THE 1867-68 ISSUE. At least two sizes of grills were used by the National Bank Note Company for the 1870 Issue. They are identified in the Scott Catalogue by a notation preceding Scott 134, which assigns them the letters H and I, but these have not been separately catalogued, as have the different grills used in 1867 and 1868 (A, B, C, D, Z, E and F). The I Grill measures from 9-11 points wide by 10-13 points tall. It is currently recorded on all values except the 24c. The 1c thru 7c values make up most of the population of I Grill stamps. The 10c, 15c and 90c I Grills are extremely rare and it is only in recent years that their existence was reported by Ronald Burns. The 12c and 30c are unique (see Siegel Sale 1014, lots 1371-1372). With 1988 and 2004 P.F. certificates. Accompanied by note from Ronald A. Burns

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1025, Lot 166

1870, 10¢ brown, grilled (Scott 139), o.g., previously hinged, un believably fresh example of this rare grilled Banknote issue, crisp clear impression, easily identifiable grill, rare thus; tiny inclusion at the tip of Jefferson’s nose, Fine, 2011 Weiss certificate. Scott $7,000 Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 213

10c Brown, Grill (Scott 139). H. Grill, clear grill points, large part disturbed original gum, h.r., rich color, few short and gum-soaked perfs at top, otherwise Very Fine, scarce with any form of gum

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 345

() 1870, 10¢ brown, grilled (139), well centered with large margins and rich color, unused without gum, faint abrasion to right of Jefferson’s head (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), fresh and otherwise Very Fine. Scott price $2,550 Expertization: clear 1981 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4348