The Alan B. Whitman Collection of Outstanding U.S. Stamps, Part Two: 1870-1901 Issues continued...

**1875 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 178-179)**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
214		2c Vermilion, With Grill (178c). Original gum, lightly hinged, clearly-defined grill, brilliant color, choice centering, clearly-defined grill which is easily visible on the face of the stamp, Extremely Fine, ex Braus, Klein and Zoellner (as a pair), with 1998 P.F. certificate for pair, see historical note in lot 216 description (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	900.00 SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
215		5c Blue (179). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color, beautiful centering with well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1997 and 2005 P.F. certificates (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	800.00 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
216		5c Blue, Continental Grill (179c). Original gum, clearly-defined grill with points, deep rich color VERY FINE AND CHOICE. ONE OF THE FEW SOUND AND WELL-CENTERED EXAMPLES OF THE 5-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL GRILL. It is believed that the Continental grills were made experimentally in 1876, after a stamp-cleaning court trial renewed fears of stamp re-use. The primary source of the rare J Grills was the Worthington collection, which was dispersed in 1917. It is believed that most or all examples in collectors' hands came from the archive of Charles F. Steel, who patented the grilling machines used between 1867 and 1873. Ex Lake Shore. With 1991 P.S.E. and 2005 P.F. certificates. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	4,500.00 SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction

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