US Stamp Values Scott 93: 1868 2c Andrew Jackson Bank Note Grill. Page 2

2c Black, F. Grill (Scott 93). Gorgeous centering with unusually wide and balanced margins, clearly-defined grill, bold strike of grid cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 2-CENT F GRILL, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. Ex Connoisseur and Dr. Morris. With 1992 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ value $5,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only two others share it. This is the first in this grade we have offered in one of our auctions.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3500

2c Black, F. Grill (Scott 93). Original gum, well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 656

1867, 2¢ black, F. grill (93), block of 4, o.g., very lightly hinged (glazed gum), handsome mint block with brilliant fresh color, quite scarce when found completely sound in all respects, Very Good to Fine. Scott $2,600. Estimate $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3205

2c Black, F. Grill (Scott 93). Precise centering, face-free cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $3,000.00), only five have graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 219

93, 1867 2c Black, “F” grill,dazzling impression and unusually well centered, unused, ,pressed vertical crease at left, ,Extremely Fine centering (Scott price $170)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1093

1867, 2¢ black, F. grill (Scott 93), light face free black cancellation, extra large margins, and deep intense color, a premium quality stamp, Extremely Fine. Scott $60. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 288

1867, 2¢ black, F. grill (Scott 93), part o.g., marvelous example with choice centering and large margins, a beauty, Very Fine, 1979 P.F. certificate. Scott $450. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 80

1867, 2¢ black, F. grill (Scott 93), bold black cancellation, well centered stamp with nice big margins, a very pretty Black-Jack, Extremely Fine. Scott $60. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 401

2c Black, F. Grill (Scott 93). Choice centering, small quartered cork cancel struck to left leaving majority of Jackson vignette distraction-free, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1610

2c Black, F. Grill (Scott 93). Gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, detailed impression nicely complemented by blue quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ value $1,900.00 as 95, $5,500.00 as 98), only two have graded higher (at 98) and only one other shares this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 104

Scott #93, 2c Black, “F” grill, a simply phenomenal used example, being in an overall quality that is nearly impossible to surpass in all matters pertinent to even the most demanding perfectionist, this gem features flawless centering amid large margins all around, strong color and a crisp impression, relatively light quartered cork cancel, a superb example of the utmost rarity; this is without doubt, one of the finest Two Cent “F” Grills in existence, an opinion apparently shared by the PSE, as they have awarded this stamp the highest grade to date, being one of only two examples to reach this exalted level; 2012 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ price $5,500.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 64

2c Black, F. Grill (Scott 93). Jumbo margins, fresh paper beautifully contrasted by red cork cancel, Extremely Fine, wonderful eye appeal, ex Koppersmith, with 2002 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ value $215.00 as 90, $1,000.00 as 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3164

2c Black, F. Grill, Very Thin Paper (93 var). Choice centering with wide margins, crisp impression, cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. certificate mentioning the Thin Paper variety, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate which does not mention it (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,000.00 as normal)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3165

1867, 2¢ black, F. grill (93), wonderfully well centered with a sharply incised impression and full, lightly hinged original gum, a fresh, Extremely Fine Gem. Scott $450 Expertization: 1999 PF Certificate. Provenance: Minervino.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 123

U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 2¢ Black, F. Grill, #93. O.g., well centered for this, fresh, immaculate and Very Fine, PF (1987) cert. Scott $450. Estimate $450-550.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1151