Lot 1682 o
1870, 90¢ carmine, double grill, clearly showing two distinct grill impressions, neat corner cork cancel, rich vibrant color, F.-V.F., an extremely rare 1870 National Banknote grill issue variety, variety listed but yet to be priced in Scott; with 2002 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 144 var.; $2,500 for normal Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 90¢ NATIONAL BANKNOTE DOUBLE GRILL VARIETY.
Realized: $1,600