US Stamps Price Scott 92: 1868 1c Benjamin Franklin Bank Note Grill. Page 4

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

1c Blue, F. Grill (Scott 92). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, clearly-defined grill, well-balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 ONE-CENT F GRILL. With 1989 and 2006 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1334

1c Blue, F. Grill (Scott 92). Exceptionally well-centered, marvelous color and sharp impression, bold blue segmented cork and matching circular datestamp, tiny natural inclusion, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1609

1c Blue, F. Grill (Scott 92). Bright color and detailed impression, clear grill points, phenomenal centering with Jumbo margins, neat strike of circle of wedges cancel and part of circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MASSIVE EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 ONE-CENT F GRILL HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT. Ex Tahoe. With 1983, 2003 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ value $12,800.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 103

Scott #92, 1c Blue, “F” grill, rich vibrant color and an excellent impression, well centered within large margins, grid cancel, choice very fine; 1988 PF certificate and a 2007 PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ value $475.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 141, Lot 63

1c Blue, F. Grill (Scott 92). Perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, radiant color and crisp impression, light strike of target cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 ONE-CENT F GRILL WHICH HAS RECEIVED THE LOFTY GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. Ex Dr. Morris. With 1995 and 2004 P.F. certificates. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ price $14,700.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98J) and only two others share this desirable grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3163

1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill (92), beautifully centered with luminous color, a clearly impressed grill and full, lightly hinged original gum; fresh and choice Very Fine. Scott value $3,000 A REMARKABLE 1¢ F. GRILL, A STAMP THAT IS SELDOM SEEN IN PREMIUM ORIGINAL GUM CONDITION AND ONE WHICH, IN OUR OPINION, IS UNDERGRADED. Expertization: 1998 PF, 1998 & 2007 PSE Certificates, the last graded VF 80.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 122

o U.S.; General Issues, 1867, 1¢ Blue, F. Grill, #92. Used, Fine to Very Fine, PF (1986) cert. Scott $475. Estimate value $180-200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2012, Sale 94, Lot 1150

1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 92), incredible deep blue color, part o.g., several gum soaked grill points; reperforated at right, otherwise fresh and Very Fine a scarce mint stamp to find this attractive, 2012 PF certificate. Scott $3,000. Estimate value $600 – 800. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1303

1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill (Scott 92), neat target cancel, fresh and bright with wide margins, Very Fine, 1994 PF Cert. Scott $475. Estimate $300 – 400. (Image 1)

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 630, Lot 1304

1c Blue, F. Grill (Scott 92). Unused (no gum), magnificent margins and centering, bright color, sharp impression EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS THE ONLY UNUSED 1868 ONE-CENT F GRILL TO RECEIVE THE LOFTY GRADE OF SUPERB 98 FROM P.S.E. (WITH NONE HIGHER). A FABULOUS STAMP FOR THE CONNOISSEUR. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ value $4,700.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1026, Lot 1240

1c Pale Blue, F. Grill (Scott 92a). Distinctive shade, well-proportioned margins, neat strike of target cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 ONE-CENT F GRILL IN THE PALE BLUE SHADE. A WONDERFUL SHADE VARIETY. With 2001 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 156

1c Blue, F. Grill (Scott 92). Perfectly centered with unusually wide and balanced margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, clearly-defined grill, perfect strike of 12-spoke radial cancel EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING STAMP HAS EVERYTHING ONE COULD WISH FOR IN A USED STAMP — PERFECT CENTERING, GORGEOUS COLOR, BRIGHT PAPER AND A CLEARLY STRUCK FANCY CANCEL. IT HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. With 2001 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $14,700.00). Only one has graded higher to date (at 98J) and only two others share this grade. This statistic has not changed in over two years. We offered one of the other 98’s in our 2010 Rarities sale, but the stamp offered here is far more attractive

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 155

1c Blue, F. Grill (Scott 92). Unused (no gum), rich color, fresh and Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 252

1c Blue, F. Grill (Scott 92). Block of four with bottom part imprint and “Plate” selvage, part original gum, h.r., bright color, clearly-defined grills, few trivial perf separations sensibly reinforced, some slight gum soaks in grill, small toned spot in selvage only at lower right VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 1868 ONE-CENT F GRILL SHOWING PART OF THE IMPRINT AT BOTTOM. THIS IS THE FIRST BLOCK OF THIS ISSUE WE HAVE OFFERED SINCE 1992. A full plate block is not known for the 1c F. Grill. The Chapin census records a block of six (without gum) with plate number and part of the imprint, offered in our 1980 Rarities sale, which is also the largest recorded multiple. The block of four offered here has part original gum and a large portion of the imprint, including the word “Plate”, which only occurs on the bottom of the sheet

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 251