US Stamp Value Scott 96: 1868 10c George Washington Bank Note Grill. Page 3

10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (Scott 96). Wide margins, deep rich color, unobtrusive cancel, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ value $400.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 221

10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (Scott 96). Original gum, h.r., clear grill, rich color on bright paper, small flaw at right, Very Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1338

Scott #96, 10c Yellow green, “F” grill, used with fancy leaf cancel, nicely centered within large margins, fresh and very fine; 2012 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 180

United States 1867 Grill Issue 1867 10c yellow green, F.Grill, unused with original gum, h.r., bright color showing clear impression of the grill, centered slightly to bottom, fresh and fine, with 2006 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 201303, Lot 27

1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill (Scott 96), beautiful blue cancellation, choice appearing example with intense color; expertly reperfed at top, not mentioned on accompanying certificate, otherwise Very Fine, clear 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott $270. Estimate price $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 83

10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (Scott 96). Rich color, neat strike of readable “Hiogo, Japan” double-circle handstamp, stamp with few small faults, scarce cancel on this issue

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1614

10c Yellow Green, F. Grill, Thin Paper (96 var). Unused (no gum), deep rich color, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 10-CENT F GRILL ON THIN PAPER, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED IN ANY CATEGORY. With 1979 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 95, SMQ value $3,400.00 as 95). This is the highest grade awarded in any category and the only example to achieve this grade. Scott Retail as normal Scott 96 without gum

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1613

10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (Scott 96). Radiant color, choice centering with Jumbo margins, bold strike of rosette cancel, Extremely Fine, scarce with such wide margins, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ value $650.00 as 90, $2,600.00 as 95), only two have graded higher (both 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 107

Scott #96, 10c Yellow green, “F” grill, exceedingly large margins, lovely rich color, red cork cancel, very fine; 2010 PSE certificate (VF 80 Jumbo; SMQ value $260.00 for 80 and $400.00 for 85).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 65

10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (Scott 96). Superb centering and bright color, cancelled by part of New York circular datestamp and segmented cork, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful used example of the 10c F Grill, with 2010 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $2,600.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3170

1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill (Scott 96), impressive large margined stamp, extremely intense color complimented by the pretty colored cancel, gorgeous red numeral “12” cancellation, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2007 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85, 1 of 11 examples at this grade. SMQ $400. Scott $295. Estimate $350 – 500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1011

1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill (96), exceptionally well centered with vibrant color, bright paper and full, lightly hinged original gum; fresh and choice Extremely Fine. Scott $2,750 AN UNUSUALLY CHOICE MINT 10¢ F. GRILL� RARE THUS. Expertization: 1999 PF Certificate. Provenance: Gorham.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 126

1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill (Scott 96), neat black circle of wedges cancellation, magnificent appearing well centered stamp with dazzling color; professionally reperforated at top, Extremely Fine to Superb. Scott $260. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Aug 2012, Sale 631, Lot 796

U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 10¢ Dark Green, F. Grill, #96. O.g., deep shade, Fine for this, PF (2003) cert. Scott $2,750. Estimate value $700-800.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1156

o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 10¢ Blue Green, F. Grill, #96. Used, Fine to Very Fine, PF (2005) cert. Scott $260. Estimate value $100-120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1157