Sale 1385 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 21-22 July, 2026
Category — 1870-93 Bank Note Issues
2c Red Brown, H. Grill (135). Block of four with top imprint selvage, original gum, bottom pair small h.r., top pair lightly hinged, top left stamp with slightly short gum at top, fresh color and sharp impression, Fine and scarce, Scott value as normal block without premium for the position $5,500.
2c Red Brown, H. Grill (135). Rich color nicely complemented by blue open grid cancel (probably Chicago), clear grill points, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate
10c Brown, Grill (139). Distinct grill points at top, intense shade, segmented cork cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
12c Dull Violet, H. Grill (140). Several noticeable grill points, clear strike of New York Foreign Mail Clothespin cancel described on certificate as crossroads, one short perf at top, otherwise Fine, signed by Bartels, with 2025 P.F. certificate
15c Orange, H. Grill (141). Rich color with clear grill points, bold strike of cork cancel, Very Fine, with 2024 P.S.A.G. certificate (VF 80)
24c Purple, H. Grill (142). Clear grill points, rich color, bold strike of New York Foreign Mail Geometric cancel, small corner creases at top left and top right
EXTREMELY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE WITH A NEW YORK FOREIGN MAIL CANCEL.
Ex "Lake Shore". With 2000 A.P.S. and 2005 P.F. certificates.
2c Red Brown, I. Grill, Split Grill (135A var). Showing part of the grill at left and right, rich color, segmented cork cancel, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine example of this variety, with 2020 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95), the split grill listed but unpriced in Scott, Scott value as normal
30c Black (154). Unused (no gum), detailed impression, Very Fine, with 2000 A.P.S. certificate
6c Pink (186). Original gum, uncharacteristically wide margins, fresh color, Very Fine and choice, with 2002 P.F. certificate
10c Brown, Without Secret Mark (187). Original gum, lightly hinged, strong color, unpunched perforation at top, otherwise Very Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate
10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Original gum, exceedingly wide margins, lovely rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate (OGh, VF-XF 85)
30c Full Black (190). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice centering, deep shade and impression, Extremely Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate
90c Carmine (191). Original gum, hinges removed, attractive color, reperfed at bottom (not noted on certificate), appears Very Fine, with clear 2015 P.S.E. certificate
2c Red Brown (210). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered, rich color in a dark shade, razor-sharp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), just two grade higher
2c Pale Red Brown, Special Printing (211B). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered, lovely rich color, Very Fine, with 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate (OGph, 80)
3c Vermilion (214). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "El Dorado", with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only four grade higher (one each at 95J, 98, 98J and 100J)
(Image Magnifier)4c Carmine (215). Mint N.H., nicely centered, intensely rich color, Very Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate (VF 80)
30c Orange Brown (217). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 1992 P.F. certificate
90c Purple (218). Mint N.H., intense proof-like color and impression, Fine, scarce in Mint N.H. condition, with 1987 P.F. certificate
90c Purple (218). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful rich color on bright paper, Very Fine, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate
1c-15c 1890 Issue, Imperforate (219P5/227P5). Nine horizontal pairs, including Nos. 219P5, 219DP5, 220P5, 221P5, 222P5, 223P5, 224P5, 226P5 and 227P5, original gum except both 2c no gum, large margins, Very Fine, two with certificate
2c Carmine (220). Mint N.H., outstanding centering, radiant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF-Superb 95), SCV $70
3c Purple (221). Mint N.H., wonderfully well-balanced margins, lovely fresh color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95), SCV $200
4c Dark Brown (222). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered, strong rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2023 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF 90), SCV $250
10c Green (226). Mint N.H. with wide part imprint bottom selvage, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Jumbo margins
EXTREMELY FINE. A PRISTINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1890 SMALL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
2002 P.F. certificate (as pair) no longer accompanies. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo).
15c Indigo (227). Mint N.H. block of four with right selvage, rich color, few unpunched perfs, bottom left stamp with a tear at left, otherwise Fine, with 2026 P.F. certificate, SCV $2,500 as singles
30c Black, Imperforate (228P5; formerly 228a). Horizontal pair, original gum, lightly hinged, large margins, Very Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate
90c Orange (229). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice centering, vibrant color, tiny natural inclusion not noted on certificate, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate (OGph, XF 90)
90c Orange, Imperforate (229P5; formerly 229a). Mint N.H. pair, vibrant color, large margins, natural gum creases, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; unpriced in SMQ)