Price of US Stamp Scott 95: 1868 5c Thomas Jefferson Bank Note Grill. Page 4

95, 1867 5c Brown, “F” grill,small part disturbed o.g., soaking into grill on face, Very Good (Scott price $3,500)

H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1086

5c Brown, F. Grill (Scott 95). Large part original gum, wide margins, deep rich color and clearly-defined grill VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 5-CENT F GRILL. With 1979 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 658

United States 1867 Grill Issue 1867 5c brown, F.Grill, usual centering, deep rich color, fully intact perforations all around, original gum which is never hinged, fine and post office fresh, a true condition rarity, with 2004 PFC (cat. value for hinged)

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2013, Sale 201311, Lot 24

1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill, partial double grill variety (95 var.), neat black quartered cork cancellation, desirable example with dazzling color and clearly etched impression, listed but unpriced in Scott as a double grill; small tear at top right, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott $900 for normal. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3206

1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill (95), neat black cancellation, radiant color, decent appearing example; reperforated at left, otherwise Fine. Scott $900. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 382

5c Brown, F. Grill (Scott 95). Original gum, clearly-defined grill, pretty shade FRESH AND VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 5-CENT F GRILL. With 1985 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 220

95, 1867 5c Brown, “F” grill,unused, light vertical crease, Fine apearance, 2013 PSE ,Certificate (Scott price $1,300)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1097

95, 1868 5c Brown, “F” grill, ,well centered single with neat “leaf”cancel, Very Fine (Scott value $900)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1096

5c Dark Brown, F. Grill (95 var). Rich color approaching the Black Brown shade, nicely complemented by blue cork cancel and also red transit cancel at bottom, better centering than normally seen on this issue, Very Fine and choice example of this sub-shade which is difficult to find, with 2009 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1337

5c Brown, F. Grill (Scott 95). Original gum, lightly hinged, clearly-defined grill, bright color and crisp impression EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 5-CENT F GRILL. With 1989 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1336

Scott #95, 5c Brown, “F” grill, sumptuous color on crisp clean paper, quartered cork cancel, fresh and fine; 2012 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 179

1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill (Scott 95), o.g., previously hinged, exemplary example of this tough stamp, with astounding color and impression, an impeccable stamp that looks like it was printed yesterday, Fine to Very Fine, 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,500. Estimate value $750 – 1,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 82

5c Brown, F. Grill, Very Thin Paper (95 var). Well-balanced margins, deep rich color and sharp impression, neat strike of circle of V’s cancel EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE WELL-CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 5-CENT F GRILL ON THIN PAPER. The National Bank Note Co. undoubtedly made various attempts to improve grilling quality and efficiency through modifications in the process. Based on surviving stamps, it appears that one modification involved the use of very thin paper, which probably allowed two or more sheets to be grilled in one pass through the grilling device. The 1c (F), 2c (E and F), 3c (E and F), 5c (F), 10c (F), 12c (F) and 15c (F) are found on this very thin paper. They are scarce, particularly the 5c-15c values. With 2000, 2005 and 2006 P.F. and 1999, 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ price $2,200.00 with no premium for the paper variety)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 106

5c Brown, F. Grill (Scott 95). Rich color, bold strike of 6-Point Star in Circle and part of blue straightline cancel at bottom, Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4053

5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Rich color and proof-like impression, clear grill points, perfectly centered with balanced margins, neat strikes of brownish-black target cancel, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1868 5-CENT F GRILL IN EXISTENCE. A SUPERB STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT — COLOR, CANCEL, STRENGTH OF GRILL, CENTERING AND PERFORATIONS. The statement that followed the Scott 67 in the Kirke collection about the rarity of choice grades with the 5c issue due to the spacing and layout on the plate can be underscored and boldfaced for the 1868 5c F Grill. The stamp offered here defies the norm, possessing wide margins all around and a lightly struck brownish-black target cancel. Ex Hinrichs and Scarsdale. With 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ price $8,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3169