United States Stamps continued...

**1870-1871 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
361	O	140	#140, 12c Dull violet with grill, an exceedingly choice used example of this rare grilled stamp, possessing extravagantly large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this stamp, quite well centered as well, strong color, plus well impressed grill for this value, central blue quartered cancel, extremely fine overall; a very rare grilled Bank Note, not often encountered in this premium condition; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)	$3,050.00 SOLD for $2,300.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
362	O	140	#140, 12c Dull violet with grill, exceptionally well centered used example of this rare grilled stamp, large margins all around, strong color, and in addition showing many distinct grill points which is uncommon on this value, black grid cancel, choice very fine; 1997 APS certificate. (Image)	$3,000.00 SOLD for $1,400.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
363		141	#141, 15c Orange with grill, an enormously rare premium quality mint example of one of the most difficult stamps of the entire Bank Note era, being one of the few existing certified original examples that is both completely sound and well centered, with uncharacteristically large and well balanced margins all around, absolutely gorgeous color that is incredibly intense and vibrant, bright crisp paper, clean o.g. which shows the grill impression quite well, extremely fine; the epitome of a condition rarity; 2000 PF certificate; ex-Chapin. (Image)	$7,500.00 SOLD for $7,250.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
364		141	#141, 15c Orange with grill, a very rare mint example of this grilled stamp, marvelously fresh color, far better centering than most of the few mint examples we have seen, o.g., very fine for this; among the few existing sound original gum examples; 2004 PF certificate. (Image)	$7,500.00 SOLD for $2,900.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
365	O	141	#141, 15c Orange with grill, highly select used single, marvelously well centered within large margins all around, deep vibrant color and impression, easily discerned grill, plus lightly cancelled by black target, extremely fine and quite choice; 1990 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,200.00 SOLD for $1,200.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
366	O	144	#144, 90c Carmine with grill, extraordinary used example, precisely centered within large even margins that would be impressive for any Bank Note stamp, but even more so for this difficult grilled high value, wonderfully rich and radiant color, impressive and scarce brilliant red cancel, plus an unusually clear and nearly complete grill impression which is seldom found on this value, extremely fine; an incredibly difficult stamp to find in such exceptional quality; 1998 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,925.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
367		145	#145, 1c Ultramarine, unusually well centered mint single, bright and fresh, full o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine. (Image)	$575.00 SOLD for $180.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
368		146	#146, 2c Red brown, fresh mint single, with strong luxuriant color and a crisp impression, exceptionally well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, full original gum, relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)	$325.00 SOLD for $325.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
369		146	#146, 2c Red brown, a gorgeous mint single of this surprisingly difficult stamp, fabulously fresh with sumptuous rich color on bright crisp paper, incredibly well centered amid larger margins than typically seen, o.g., extremely fine; 1995 PF certificate. (Image)	$325.00 SOLD for $525.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
370		146	#146, 2c Red brown, fresh mint single, with strong luxuriant color and a crisp impression, well centered within large margins, full o.g., lightly hinged, very fine. (Image)	$325.00 SOLD for $230.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
371		147	#147, 3c Green, extraordinarily and precisely centered mint single within particularly wide margins, lovely fresh color and detailed impression, full o.g. but somewhat disturbed, extremely fine and quite handsome; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)	$300.00 SOLD for $250.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
372		147	#147, 3c Green, exceptionally fresh, luxuriant color, well centered, full o.g., lightly hinged, very fine and quite choice; ex-Chapin. (Image)	$300.00 SOLD for $250.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
373		149	#149, 7c Vermilion, gorgeous unused single, with intensely vivid color and a razor-sharp impression, plus it is exceptionally well centered within extra-large balanced margins, extremely fine gem; 1997 PSE certificate. (Image)	$425.00 SOLD for $400.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
374		149	#149, 7c Vermilion, gorgeous bright color and a vivid impression on fresh white paper, full o.g., very fine; 1984 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,000.00 SOLD for $500.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
375		150	#150, 10c Brown, an incredibly choice unused example of this difficult Bank Note, possessing a marvelous overall brilliance and crispness, prooflike color and impression on immaculate paper, outstanding centering within extra-large margins, extremely fine; an especially underrated Bank Note, mint or unused, especially in this gem quality; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)	$525.00 SOLD for $525.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
376		150	#150, 10c Brown, very scarce sound mint example, wonderfully fresh, full clean original gum, lighlty hinged, fine; 1983 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,250.00 SOLD for $750.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
377		151	#151, 12c Dull violet, an exceptional mint example of this seldom offered Bank Note, excellent centering within large margins, strong color and impression, full o.g., extremely fine for this; an especially difficult stamp to find both mint and in this premium condition; 2002 PF certificate. (Image)	$2,250.00 SOLD for $2,800.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
378	O	151	#151, 12c Dull violet, attractive used single, marvelously well centered within uncommonly large margins, strong color on bright paper, plus a brilliant red face-free cancel, extremely fine; 1992 PF certificate. (Image)	$175.00 SOLD for $475.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
379	O	152	#152, 15c Bright orange, incredibly well centered within large margins, gorgeous vivid color in an intense shade on bright paper, beautifully postmarked with a light blue grid cancel, an extremely fine used example with great eye appeal; 1998 PSE certificate. (Image)	$162.50 SOLD for $350.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM
380		153	#153, 24c Purple, a lovely mint example of this notoriously difficult Bank Note, possessing a remarkable overall freshness and brilliance rarely seen, intense color and impression on crisp paper, wonderfully well centered with large margins, full o.g., an extremely fine and choice mint single; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)	$1,750.00 SOLD for $1,600.00 Closing..Nov-05, 12:00 PM