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24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (99). Clearly-defined grill, bright color, cancelled by circle of wedges on registered legal-size cover to Franklin La., neat “Registered” in oval handstamp, purple manuscript registry no., mostly intact wax seal on back from New Orleans gives only indication of origination, 1869 docketing, some toning affects stamp and cover, still Fine, scarce domestic use of the 24c grilled issue, with 1993 P.S.E. certificate, Scott Retail $2,600.00 Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3292 |
US$1,000.00 |
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24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (99). Block of four, rich color and detailed impression, each stamp has sharp grill points, neat strikes of oval registry cancels, top stamps faint horizontal crease, bottom right stamp two tiny tears and thin spot VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE USED BLOCK OF THE 1868 24-CENT F GRILL. Approximately six used blocks of four are known. Ex Ishikawa and Twigg-Smith. Each stamp with small “W.H.C.” (Colson) backstamp. With 1979 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail $10,500.00 Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3290 |
US$2,800.00 |
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99, 1869 24c Gray lilac, “F” Grill,black cork cancel, reperforated at top and left, a few small faults, VG (Scott $1,600) H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1151 |
US$160.00 |
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99, 1869 24c Gray lilac, “F” Grill,bold red cancel, bold impression, tiny corner crease upper right, Fine centering (Scott price $1,800) H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1150 |
US$190.00 |
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99, 1869 24c Gray lilac, “F” Grill,strong detailed impression, part o.g., disturbed and some gum soaked perforations, Very Good, 2009 PF certificate (Scott price $8,500) H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1148 |
US$600.00 |
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99, 1869 24c Gray lilac, “F” Grill,circle of wedges and red transit cancels, Fine (Scott $1,600) H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1149 |
US$400.00 |
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1867, 24¢ gray lilac, F. grill (Scott 99), really late usage of this stamp featuring 1870’s New York “6” in oval grid duplex cancellation typically found on Bank Note issues, fresh and attractive example with dynamite color, genuinely used nearly ten years out of period; a choice stamp that is completely sound in all respects, Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,600. Estimate value $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 245 |
US$500.00 |
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1867, 24¢ gray lilac, F. grill (Scott 99), neat black cancellation, sensational example of this incredibly elusive 24 cent F grill, featuring choice centering and strong color; a stamp rarely found completely sound and attractive; well worth every bit of our conservative estimate, Very Fine, 1982 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $1,600. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 244 |
US$1,000.00 |
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o U.S. General Issues, 1867, 24¢ Gray Lilac, F. Grill, #99, used, Very Fine, PF (2001) cert. Scott $1,600. Estimate value $700-800. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1739 |
US$1,840.00 |
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24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (Scott 99). Rich color, clear grill easily visible on the front of the stamp, bold strike of segmented cork cancel, Very Fine, ex Lake Shore, with 1984 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 107 |
US$400.00 |
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1867, 24¢ gray lilac, F. grill (Scott 99), indistinct cancel, Extremely Fine. Scott $1,600. Estimate $500 – 750. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 219 |
US$300.00 |
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Scott #99, 24c Gray lilac, “F” grill, used single, well centered within large margins, strong color, central quartered cork cancel, slightly pulled perf. at bottom right, otherwise very fine; clear 1985 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 140 |
US$400.00 |
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Scott #99, 24c Gray lilac, “F” grill, attractive used single, fairly well centered, neat circle of wedges cancel, nearly very fine. Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 139 |
US$300.00 |
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Scott #99, 24c Gray lilac, “F” grill, a scarce unused example, well centered with nice balanced margins, strong color and impression, very fine and choice; a difficult stamp that is rarely found in anything but used condition; 1997 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 137 |
US$1,600.00 |
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Scott #99, 24c Gray lilac, “F” grill, used, nicely centered within large margins, strong color, well defined grill, and in addition attractively cancelled by centrally struck canceller of a New York numeral “6” duplex, nearly very fine; 2014 PF certificate. Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 138 |
US$450.00 |