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1871, 7¢ vermilion, H. grill, horizontal block of six with left selvage, beautifully centered with deep vibrant color, positions 3, 5 & 6 without grill points, o.g., positions 1, 4 & 5 never hinged, rest lightly hinged, Very Fine and rare block; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 138 $15,750 as hinged singles.
THE LARGEST RECORDED MINT MULTIPLE OF THE 7¢ GRILLED 1870 BANK NOTE ISSUE.
This is one of two recorded blocks of six, the other ex-Lilly, Klein may have been broken for singles. We have cataloged this block as three #138 singles and three #149 singles, without never hinged premium.
Realized: $14,500