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o 15¢ orange, H. grill (Scott 141), well centered, fresh color, unobtrusive cork cancel, grill clearly visible front and back, Very Fine, SMQ price $850 (photo). $1,400 Expertization: 1970 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. Certificates, the latter graded F-VF 75. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 257 |
US$600.00 |
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* 15¢ orange, H. grill (Scott 141), mathematically centered with unusually large, beautifully balanced margins, bright, vibrant color, several discernable grill points and full, lightly hinged original gum; few slightly short perfs, not mentioned on the accompanying certificates, and mentioned purely for strict accuracy; Extremely Fine. An extraordinary stamp (photo). $7,500 THE GRILLED 15¢ NATIONAL IS VIRTUALLY NEVER SEEN WITH SUCH LARGE MARGINS AND PERFECT CENTERING, ESPECIALLY IN MINT CONDITION —ONE OF THE FINEST MINT SINGLES EXTANT. Expertization: 2000 & 2009 P.F. Certificates. Provenance: Minervino, “Liberty”. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 256 |
US$4,250.00 |
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15c Orange, H. Grill (Scott 141). Vivid color, many clear grill points, purple cancel and trace of red cancel at bottom, well-centered, Very Fine and choice, a lovely example of the 15c Grilled Issue with a colored cancel, with 1998 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 354 |
US$1,400.00 |
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15c Orange, H. Grill (Scott 141). Unusually wide margins, well-centered, bold blue Negative 5-Point Star in Circle fancy cancel EXTREMELY FINE STAMP AND STRIKE. FEW HIGH-VALUE NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED STAMPS EXIST WITH FANCY CANCELLATIONS. Ex Dr. Morris. With 1992 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 353 |
US$2,700.00 |
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15c Orange, H. Grill (Scott 141). Perfs clear of design all around, cork cancel highlights grill which is completely visible from front, Fine, with 1984 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 355 |
US$400.00 |
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1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill (141), attractive black segmented cork cancellation, scarce stamp, breathtaking color and impression, dynamite appearance; minor edge tear at upper right side, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,400. Estimate price $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 152 |
US$190.00 |
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15c Orange, H. Grill (Scott 141). Wide margins, vivid color, cork cancel, Very Fine, with 1972 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3583 |
US$225.00 |
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141, 1870 15c Orange, “H” grill, rich color, light crease, usual rough perfs, Fine appearance (Scott value $1,400) H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1112 |
US$160.00 |
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15c Orange, H. Grill (Scott 141). Unused (no gum), clear grill points, vivid color, attractive margins and centering, Very Fine, with 1991 and 2013 P.F. certificates (F-VF 75) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 711 |
US$1,500.00 |
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15c Orange, H. Grill (Scott 141). Original gum, clear grill points across Webster’s forehead, vivid color, wide and well-balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE SOUND AND BEAUTIFULLY CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 15-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE. The 15c Grilled Issue is one of the most difficult of all National Bank Note Company issues to find in well-centered, original-gum condition. This stamp is one of the finest original-gum examples extant. With 1993 P.S.E. and 2002 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 710 |
US$5,250.00 |
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1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill (141), moderate cork cancel, partial grill; a few light invisible creases that only appear as stamp dries in fluid, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,400. Estimate $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3256 |
US$180.00 |
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1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill (141), segmented cork cancellation, impressive bold color, clearly visible grill, a tough stamp; small faults, Fine to Very Fine appearance, 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,400. Estimate price $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3255 |
US$325.00 |
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Scott #141, 15c Orange with grill, scarce mint single showing numerous grill points, strong color, small part o.g., fine; 1983 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 171 |
US$625.00 |
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15c Orange, H. Grill (Scott 141). Original gum, clear grill points across Webster’s forehead, vivid color, wide and well-balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE SOUND AND BEAUTIFULLY CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 15-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE. The 15c Grilled Issue is one of the most difficult of all National Bank Note Company issues to find in well-centered, original-gum condition. This stamp is one of the finest original-gum examples extant. With 1993 P.S.E. and 2002 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 123 |
US$9,500.00 |
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Scott #141, 15c Orange with grill, scarce mint single showing numerous grill points, strong color, small part o.g., fine; 1983 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 214 |
US$1,000.00 |