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Sale 108


 
Lot 450



U.S.; General Issues, 1870, 90¢ Carmine, H. Grill, #144, full o.g., sharp impression, grills very pronounced, very attractive color, intact perfs, Fine to Very Fine and rare. Not seen on the market for many years. PF (1996), PSAG (2015) cert.
Scott $25,000. Possibly the nicest sound copy ever offered with absolutely full gum; Considering original gum examples of the H Grill stamps only, after the extremely rare 12c and non-existent 24c, the 90c is the rarest of the 1870 National grilled issue .
Estimate $10,000-12,000.

 
Realized $10,925



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