USA – 1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill – Estimate $7,000

1870, 15¢ orange, H. grill (Scott 141), o.g., previously hinged, phenomenal example of this rarely offered grilled stamp; a superior example with impressive centering and captivating color; we cannot recall ever seeing a better copy of this stamp, Very Fine, with 1993 P.S.E. certificate, 2002 P.F. certificate and 2013 P.F. certificate graded VF 80.
Scott $7,500.
Estimate $6,000 – 8,000