Cost of US Stamp Scott 92: 1868 1c Benjamin Franklin Bank Note Grill. Page 2

1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill. Vertical pair, tied by two strikes of blue four-rings duplexed with “Bellefontaine O. Jun 3” cds on yellow cover to West Liberty, Ohio, 2¢ paid the unsealed circular rate after July 1, 1863; bottom toned perfs, Very Fine and scarce grill use. Scott No. 92; Estimate value $300 – 400.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1536

1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill. Cancelled by quartered cork duplexed with “Danville N.Y. Aug 11” cds on local drop letter, original August 7, 1868 enclosure; 1¢ trivial pulled perf, Very Fine, ex-Henry Nowak, Evans, “Aristocrat”, with 1995 P.F. and 1999 A.P.S. Certificates. Scott No. 92; Estimate $1,500 – 2,000. THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE OF THE 1¢ F. GRILL 1867 ISSUE. Illustrated and discussed in Donald Evans, The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-67, pg. 52, fig. 3-21.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1533

1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill. Strong grill, tied by “Aurora Ill Aug 21” duplex with quartered cork cancel on locally addressed drop cover, illustrated “Merchant’s Union Express Company” corner card at left, fresh and Very Fine use. Scott No. 92; Estimate $300 – 400.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1534

1c Blue, F. Grill, Thin Paper (92 var). Vibrant color, clearly-defined grill, neat strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine example of this paper variety, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ value $700.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1071

1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 92), o.g., previously hinged (invisible spot of glazed gum), the freshest and choicest example obtainable with bright color and beautiful centering, very rare in this condition, Very Fine, 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,000. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1316

USA (Scott 92) 1867 FRANKLIN ‘F’ GRILL 1¢ BLUE Fresh color, unused, no gum, fine. (2014 PSE Cert #01288759) Cat price $750 for no gum

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 700

USA (Scott 92) 1868 FRANKLIN ‘F’ GRILL 1¢ BLUE Fine, with light grid cancel. No perf faults that are common on grilled issues. Cat value $475.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 701

1c Blue, F. Grill (Scott 92). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color, well-centered, fresh and Very Fine, with 1998 P.F., 1998 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (OGph VF 80; SMQ $3,5000.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1228

1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 92), o.g., hinge remnant, exceedingly fresh example of the 1 cent F grill, completely sound and attractive with brilliant color, Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $3,000. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 100

U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill, #92. Full o.g., few short perfs, Fine. Scott $3,000. Estimate value $300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 103, Lot 98

1c Blue, F. Grill (92). Block of nine, original gum, h.r., clearly-defined grills, bright color, few sensibly reinforced perf separations, few small faults including light horizontal crease affecting middle horizontal row FINE APPEARANCE. THE LARGEST RECORDED UNUSED MULTIPLE OF THE 1868 ONE-CENT F GRILL. This is the only recorded block of nine of this issue. Ex Evans and illustrated in his 1c book on p. 51. Scott Retail $32,000.00 as block of four, two pairs and a single

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3270

92, 1867 1c Blue, “F” Grill,light blue cancel, straight edge at left, Fine centering (Scott $495) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1141

1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 92), o.g., previously hinged, impressive example of this rarely offered mint stamp, with remarkably rich color on clean white paper; light vertical crease, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $3,000. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2115

1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 92), light town cancellation, fantastic appearing example with marvelous centering; small corner crease at top right corner, and an expertly sealed tear at bottom left that is very hard to detect, otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott $475. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 238

1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 92), o.g., lightly hinged, very choice example of this notoriously difficult 1 cent F grill, with sensational rich color and sharp detailed impression, rarely found with such lovely qualities, Very Fine. Scott $3,000. Estimate $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 236