Price of US Stamps Scott 79: 1867 3c George Washington Bank Note Grill. Page 3

United States 1867 Grill Issue 1867 3c rose, grill covering the entire stamp, v.g., tied on small cover by Washington DC (Aug 26) cds, addressed to West Chester, Pa, small cover flaws, otherwise fine, ex-Klein, etc.

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2013, Sale 201311, Lot 19

1867, 3¢ rose, A. grill (79), o.g., hinge remnant, unusually rich color, quite a challenging stamp, rarely found in mint condition, Very Good, 2013 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $8,500. Estimate value $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1031

1867, 3¢ rose, A. grill (79), neat black cancellation, delightful example of this tough stamp, sound except for some minor perf issues, nicer than normally found; couple small perf faults as usually found on this grill all over stamp, Very Good. Scott $1,500. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 378

1867, 3¢ rose, A. grill (Scott 79), regummed, decent example of this rarely offered unused stamp, strong rich shade, deeper than normally found; a few irregular perfs at top and right typical of this issue, Very Good to Fine. Scott $2,750. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 110

1867, 3¢ rose, A. grill (Scott 79), neat black crossroads cancellation, one of the choicest examples of this scarce grilled all over stamps imaginable, nicely centered with dynamite color, and full perforations all around – rare thus, as this stamp is almost always found with severe perf problems caused by the all over grilling of the stamp, the Scott value of $1,500 is for a “Fine to Very Fine example with minor perf faults”, and furthermore states “Examples with complete or virtually complete perforations sell for much more”, you don’t need more than one hand to count the number of choice quality #79’s that have appeared on the market over the past 10 years, a magnificent showpiece worthy of bids in multiples of it’s catalog value, a true condition rarity deserving placement in the finest collection, Very Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,500. Estimate value $1,500 – 2,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 111

1867, 3¢ rose, A. grill (Scott 79), wonderful light blue cancellation, fabulous example of this scarce grilled all over stamp, rarely found in sound condition with full perforations on all sides, with vivid color, in a wonderful state of preservation, Very Good, 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,625. Estimate price $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Feb 2013, Sale 634, Lot 68

U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 3¢ Rose, A. Grill, Pair, #79. Cairo AUG 23 cds on piece, “with usual perf abnormalities”, Fine to Very Fine, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $3,500 (fine to very fine). Estimate $1,000-1,200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 437

3c Rose, A. Grill (Scott 79). Unused (no gum), radiant color, clear grill, Very Fine and choice for this difficult issue, due to the nature of the all-over grill perforations on this issue are often quite defective, this is far better than those typically seen, with 1987 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1584

3c Rose, A. Grill (Scott 79). Clearly-defined grill points covering the entire stamp, perfs in far better condition than usual for this issue, wide interpane straight-edge margin at right, bright color, neat strike of circular datestamp VERY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 3-CENT EXPERIMENTAL A GRILL. With 1998 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (VG-F 60, SMQ value $2,500.00 as 50, $5,000.00 as 70). This is the highest grade awarded and two others share it.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 90

United States 1867 Grill Issue 1867 3c rose, A.Grill, horizontal pair, blue Georgia cds and matching cork cancels, well centered for this difficult issue, few clipped perfs at upper left and minor separations not mentioned on certs, fine and scarce multiple, with 1950 and 1993 PFCs, ex-Ishikawa

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 60

3c Rose, A. Grill (79). Clear grill but with mostly intact perfs, light strike of target cancel, choice centering, 1980 and 2010 P.F. certificates both call the stamp genuine, with most recent certificate stating “color slightly faded”, 2009 P.S.E. certificate which no longer accompanies states “genuine used with two short perfs to the left and reperfed at top”, still Extremely Fine appearance — the “faded” opinion is off base, in our opinion, because Scott 79’s always have color affected by the all-over grill — ex Senchuk

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3145

1867, 3¢ rose, A. grill (79), remarkable fresh with especially strong color, virtually intact perforations and full original gum; Very Fine. Scott value $8,500 A REMARKABLE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 3¢ A. GRILL. Expertization: 1983, 1995 & 2008 PF Certificates. Provenance: Hoffman. Because the A. grill covered the entire stamp and was normally strongly impressed, examples with nearly all perforations intact, such as this one, are rarely encountered.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 109

United States 1867 Grill Issue 1867 3c rose, A.Grill, usual centering, clearly defined grill, unused with original gum, h.r., horizontal crease, fine appearance of this scarce stamp, with 1967 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Sep 2012, Sale 201209, Lot 45

3c Rose, A. Grill (Scott 79). Rich color, neat strike of hollow star fancy cancel, typical irregular perfs, Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (G30) which states “several perf faults top and left”, knowledgeable collectors will recognize this as normal condition for the overall grill, the example offered here is far less “faulty” than the vast majority seen

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1225

3c Rose, A. Grill (79). Unusually choice centering, perforations completely intact on all four sides, brilliant color and detailed impression, clear grill points, attractive blue pinwheel fancy cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST USED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1867 EXPERIMENTAL ALL-OVER GRILL IN EXISTENCE. A PHENOMENAL STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT — CENTERING, COLOR, IMPRESSION, PAPER, PERFORATIONS AND CANCELLATION. The August 1867 3c experimental A Grill was the first grilled issue. It was soon learned that the all-over grill weakened the paper and interfered with perforating and separating, resulting in rough perforations and pieces torn out of the margins when split apart. Within two months of A Grill production the apparatus was modified by dividing the embossed area into small rectangular units within each stamp (C Grill). The 3c A Grill, Scott 79, is one of the most distinctive of 19th century United States stamps by virtue of its consistently poor appearance (the highest grade thus faR is a 60). The Scott Catalogue values this stamp in Fine-Very Fine grade and with perforation faults, the norm for the issue. Any example with complete perforations and in sound condition is valued far in excess of the Scott Catalogue price. The example offered here, which received a clear but not as heavy grill impression as usual — allowing the perfs to remain intact — realized hammer prices of $5,500 when sold by our firm in 1987, $7,500 at our 1998 Zoellner sale and $12,500 at our 1999 Dr. Puliafito sale. Ex Zoellner and Dr. Puliafito. With 1966 and 1987 P.F. certificates. Scott Catalogue states that “Values for No. 79 are for Fine-Very Fine examples with minor perf faults. Examples with complete or virtually complete perforations sell for much more.”

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 137