Price of US Stamp Scott 97: 1868 12c George Washington Bank Note Grill. Page 2

1867, 12¢ black, F. grill, very thin paper. Light segmented cork cancel, well centered amid large margins, bold color and crisp impression, Very Fine and choice, a tough paper variety in sound condition, with 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 97 var.; $290.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2065

1867, 12¢ black, F. grill. Large part o.g., well centered amid nicely balanced margins, strong color; couple tiny internal breaks in grill, otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott No. 97; $3,000.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2064

1867, 12¢ black, F. grill. Horizontal pair, cork cancels, well centered, intense color and proof-like impression, Very Fine and choice, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 97; $550.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2066

1867, 12¢ black, F. grill (Scott 97), unused without gum, handsome example with warm rich color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,100. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1322

1867, 12¢ black, F. grill (Scott 97), black cancellation, superior well centered example with vibrant color, Very Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate graded VF-80. Scott $260. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1323

USA (Scott 97) 1868 WASHINGTON ‘F’ GRILL 12¢ BLACK Very fine, with ample to large margins all around. Disturbed original gum and toned. (1989 PF Cert #217934) Cat price $3000.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 708

12c Black, F. Grill (Scott 97). Wide margins and wonderfully centered, neat large circle of wedges cancel, clear impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00), only five have graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1234

12c Black, F. Grill (Scott 97). Unused (no gum), deep shade, strong impression, recent certificate notes a light crease at top left, otherwise Very Fine, with 2007 A.P.S. certificate (as the Very Thin Paper variety) and 2014 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1233

1867, 12¢ black, F. grill (Scott 97), light black cancellation, choice example with unusually deep rich color, sound and pleasing, Very Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott $260. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 104

USA (97 var) 1867 WASHINGTON ‘F’ GRILL 12? BLACK, VERY THIN PAPER Stunning example, with huge margins all around and light cork cancel. Very difficult to find thin papers without damage. True premium stamp. (2007 PF Cert #447796) Cat value $300.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 228

o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 12¢ black, F. grill, Scott #97. Used, very thin paper variety, Fine to Very Fine, PSAG (2014) cert. Estimate $80.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 103, Lot 100

12c Black, F. Grill (97). Block of four, unused (no gum), clear grill points, well-centered and sharp impression VERY FINE TO EXTREMELY FINE. THE UPPER RIGHT STAMP IS SUPERB. As an indication of rarity, the Scott Catalogue value for four singles with gum is $12,000.00, versus $50,000.00 for the block.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3282

12c Black, F. Grill (Scott 97). Choice centering with wide and balanced margins, bright shade, light strikes of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $2,500.00), only five have graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3283

97, 1868 12c Black, “F” Grill,cork cancel, nicely centered, 2014 PF Graded VF 80 certificate (Scott value $275) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1145

97, 1868 12c Black, “F” Grill,black circle of wedges and partial red transit cancels, three creased perfs at left (not mentioned on cert), nearly Extremely Fine centering, 2013 PF certificate (Scott $325) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1144