The Natalee Grace Collection of Used United States Stamps, Part One continued...

**1c-90c 1868 F Grill (Scott 92-101) continued...**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
166		15c Black, F. Grill (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 (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	325.00 SOLD for $2,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
167		24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (99). Unusually choice centering for this difficult issue, rich color, bold strike of geometric cancel leaves design clearly visible EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 1868 24-CENT F GRILL IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT DENOMINATIONS TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. The higher-denomination F Grills were produced in limited quantities and are often found either off-center or with choppy perforations. Brookman notes "A centered copy, lightly cancelled, is indeed a jewel that should be acquired, if offered, regardless of the strain upon the exchequer". Ex Hinrichs. With 1981 and 2004 P.F. certificates. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	1,600.00 SOLD for $7,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
168		30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Vivid color as fresh as the day it was printed, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, clearly-defined grill, bold strike of Leaf cancel, long and full perforations all around EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 1868 30-CENT F GRILL IS ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING CLASSIC STAMPS TO FIND IN CHOICE CONDITION. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE. The 30c 1861-68 Issue stamps -- Scott 71 (to a lesser extent) and Scott 100 -- rank as two of the most difficult classic U.S. stamps to find in such pristine condition. Due to narrow spacing of the plate, the 30c 1861-68's are usually found with tight margins, especially at sides. Brookman notes "Superb copies are almost non-existent". With 1999 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $8,100.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only one other shares this grade. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	950.00 SOLD for $10,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
169		90c Blue, F. Grill (101). Deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, clear grill, unusually wide margins for this issue, cork cancel VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN ATTRACTIVE WIDE-MARGINED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 90-CENT F GRILL. With 1985 and 1996 P.F. certificates. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	2,400.00 SOLD for $2,600.00 Will close during Public Auction

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