1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 2¢ black (Scott 103), large part o.g., handsome appearing example of this scarce 1875 Re-issue, brilliant color and nice big margins; two tiny holes and two tiny tears at top, otherwise Fine, only 979 were issued, 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,750. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 404

2c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 103). Original gum, intense shade and impression on bright paper, well-balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. With 1991 and 2003 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, VF-XF 85; SMQ price $5,500.00). Only 979 sold.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3521

2c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 103). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins all around, rich shade and sharp detailed impression on fresh paper EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE ONLY 2-CENT “BLACK JACK” RE-ISSUE CERTIFIED AS MINT-NEVER HINGED BY EITHER THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION OR PROFESSIONAL STAMP EXPERTS. This remarkable stamp is graded XF-Superb 95 by P.S.E., which is the highest grade awarded to any original-gum No. 103. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGnh, XF-Superb 95). P.S.E. does not price this issue Mint N.H.. SMQ for hinged 95 is $13,000.00.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1242

1c Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 102). Original gum, lightly hinged, fresh color on bright white paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2003 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1033, Lot 4057

Scott #102, 1c Blue re-issue, well centered within large margins, bright and fresh, part o.g., very fine; 1990 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 147

1c Blue, Re-Issue (Scott 102). Unused (no gum), beautifully centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ price $850.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 118

USA (Scott 102) 1875 RE-ISSUE OF 1861 ISSUE 1? BLUE Gorgeous, near Jumbo example of this scarce special printing, with socked-on-the-nose Oct 23, 1884, cancel. Sharp, fresh and very fine. (1988 PF Cert #200587) Cat $1500.

Regency-Superior, Nov 2014, Sale 108, Lot 239

o 1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill (101), well centered with large margins, exceptionally deep color on remarkably bright paper and clear, large open circular grid cancels; fresh and Extremely Fine with terrific eye appeal. Scott value $2,400 Expertization: 1986 & 2005 PF Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 133

o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill, #101. Used, tiny perf tears at top and bottom, Fine to Very Fine appearing, APS (2012) cert. Scott $2,250. Estimate $400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 97, Lot 337

1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 101), black cancellation, extremely well centered with beautiful large margins and gleaming rich color, outstanding appearing stamp, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $2,250. Estimate price $1,200 – 1,800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 221

1867, 90¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 101), disturbed o.g., marvelous example of this incredibly rare mint stamp that is almost never found still possessing its full original gum, a choice stamp with excellent centering and delightful fresh color; trivial light soiling of little consequence, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $14,500. Estimate value $4,000 – 6,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2014, Sale 661, Lot 107

Scott #101, 90c Blue, “F” grill, handsome used example of this difficult high value grill, unusually clear grill impression on front and back, well centered within large margins, rich bright color on clean white paper, black cork cancel and portion of red c.d.s., very fine and choice; a scarce stamp in this select quality; 1992 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 91

30c Orange, F. Grill (Scott 100). Vibrant color, clear grill which is easily discernible on the front of the stamp, bold strike of large circle of wedges cancel and also traces of blue cancel EXTREMELY FINE. THE 1868 30-CENT F GRILL IS ONE OF THE MOST ELUSIVE CLASSIC UNITED STATES ISSUES IN THIS SUPERB QUALITY. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ value $1,950.00). Only two have graded higher (both 95, offered in our recent Natalee Grace and Kirke sales), but this stamp really should have the Jumbo appellation, bringing it closer to the stamps graded 95.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 111

o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill, #100. Red cancel, creased, Average to Fine. Scott $1,025. Estimate $100.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 97, Lot 336

Scott #100, 30c Orange, “F” grill, lovely used single with brilliant color, quite well centered for this grilled issue, segmented cork cancel, nearly very fine; 2009 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 232

30c Orange, F. Grill (Scott 100). Bright color, clear grill points, well-centered for this difficult stamp, cork cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, ex Twigg-Smith, with 1988 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3293

1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill (Scott 100), faintly cancelled, lovely rich shade, a sound and attractive grilled stamp, Very Good to Fine. Scott $950. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2551

24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (Scott 99). Original gum, lightly hinged, clearly-defined grill which is centered to left, radiant color, detailed impression FRESH AND FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 24-CENT F GRILL. With 2001 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1344

o    24¢ gray lilac, F. grill (Scott 99), unusually well centered for this most difficult stamp, fresh pastel shade, neat quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine. SMQ value $3,500 (photo). $1,600 THE 24¢ “F” GRILL IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT OF THE ISSUE TO FIND IN HIGH QUALITY— ONLY SEVEN HAVE BEEN GRADED BY THE PSE AS AT LEAST EXTREMELY FINE, AND NONE HIGHER THAN A 95. Expertization: 2009 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.

Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 177

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

24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (99). In our opinion this is an unused stamp, but the accompanying P.F. certificate states “faintly cancelled” which was another way of saying some lightened stains, brilliant color, clear grill, Very Fine appearance, with 1981 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail $3,250.00 as unused (no gum), Scott Retail as used

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 192

15c Black, F. Grill (Scott 98). Unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, intense shade and proof-like impression, bold strike of circle of wedges cancel, clearly-defined grill EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 15-CENT F GRILL. With 1988 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 166

15c Black, F. Grill (Scott 98). Unused (no gum), detailed impression, reperfed at right, Very Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1341

15c Black, F. Grill, Very Thin Paper (98 var). Centrally struck target cancel, detailed impression, well-centered, Very Fine and choice example of this paper variety, with 1986 and 2007 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 285

1867, 15¢ black, F. grill (Scott 98), brilliant red cork cancellation, extremely fresh example in flawless condition, with a striking colored cancel, not often seen so attractive, Fine, 1994 P.F. certificate. Scott $400. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 243

1867, 15¢ black, F. grill. O.g., hinge remnant, strong bold color, strong grill impression; reperforated at top, Very Fine appearance, with 2005 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 98; $4,250.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2067

1867, 12¢ black, F. grill (Scott 97), extremely light cancellation, attractive well centered example with brilliant fresh color; tiny corner perforation crease at top left, Very Fine. Scott $275. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 84

12c Black, F. Grill (Scott 97). Almost perfect centering with wide and balanced margins, intense shade, neat strike of circle of wedges cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $2,450.00), only five have graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 283

12c Black, F. Grill (Scott 97). Well-centered with unusually wide margin at bottom, crisp impression, light cancel, Very Fine and choice, scarce with such wide margins, ex Twigg-Smith

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 105

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

10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (Scott 96). Lovely bright color, clearly-defined grill, well-centered with wide margins, mostly face-free cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90, SMQ $650.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 421

Scott #96, 10c Yellow green, “F” grill, exceptionally well centered and margined, strong color and impression, lovely red cancel, extremely fine; 2009 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 134

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

U.S. General Issues, 1867, 10¢ Yellow Green, F. Grill, #96, slightly dist. o.g., short perfs top left, Fine, PF (1989) cert. Scott $2,750. Estimate $400-500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1736

1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill (Scott 95), desirable example with sock on the nose cancel, a flawless, sound stamp with remarkably rich color, perfectly struck black “PAID” in circle cancellation, Very Fine, 1994 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $925. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1010

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). Extra wide margins, deep shade, clear grill, neat target cancel, negligible toned spot on back only (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), Very Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 103

5c Brown, F. Grill (Scott 95). Redistributed original gum, rich color, Very Fine, a scarce original-gum stamp, with 1993 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1229

1867, 3¢ red, F. grill (Scott 94), part o.g., central gum soaks; small corner crease at left, sharp and Very Fine, 2012 PF certificate. Scott $350. Estimate $150 – 200. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1308

94, 1867 3c Red, “F” grill,scarce plate no. 33 single, o.g., light soiling in selvage, stamp has light corner bend at top and a few short / thinned perfs at left, approaching Fine (Scott value $350)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1094

1867, 3¢ red, F. grill (Scott 94), neatly struck small cat’s face cancel; light creases, Very Good, most unusual, 1999 P.F. certificate noting “cat head cancellation”. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 240

Scott #93, 2c Black, “F” grill, mint block of four, crisp impression, full original gum, clearly defined grills, fine-very fine; actually a challenging block to find in collectable quality, as most are poorly centered or defective.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2012, Sale 140, Lot 132

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

Scott 92, 1867 1c Blue, “F” grill, ,used, well balanced margins and deep rich color, 1988 PF ,and 2007 PSE ,Graded VF ,80 Certificates ,(SMQ ,$475)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1092

1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 92), neatly placed, face-free black cork cancellation, impressive top quality example of this notoriously difficult stamp, featuring large margins and breathtaking rich color, actually quite scarce when found in this impressive condition, Extremely Fine, 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott $475. Estimate price $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2014, Sale 655, Lot 237

1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill. Vertical pair, tied by two strikes of blue four-rings duplexed with “Bellefontaine O. Jun 3” cds on yellow cover to West Liberty, Ohio, 2¢ paid the unsealed circular rate after July 1, 1863; bottom toned perfs, Very Fine and scarce grill use. Scott No. 92; Estimate value $300 – 400.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1536

o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 15¢ Black, E. Grill, #91. Used, Very Fine, PF (1994) cert. Scott $700. Estimate price $350-400.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1149

15c Black, E. Grill (Scott 91). Beautiful centering with well-balanced margins, clearly-defined grill, crisp impression, light strike of cork cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 217

91, 1868 15c Black, “E” Grill,cork cancel, Very Fine, 2001 and 2007 PF certificates (Scott value $650) 

H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1139

12c Black, E. Grill (Scott 90). Perfectly centered with wide margins, beautiful shade and impression shows the intricate detail of the engraving, long and full perforations all around, unobtrusive yet clearly visible target cancel at left EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT E GRILL, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE. Ex Zoellner. With 1989 and 1998 P.F. certificates. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ value $11,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 153