Rare Stamps & Postal History of the World

1870 12c dull violet, Grill, horizontal strip of four, each stamp shows some discernible grill points, attractive shade and light unobtrusive cancels, usual centering, left stamp small corner creases, fine. Stated to be the largest recorded multiple of the 1870 12c National Bank Note Company H. Grill (there is also an unused block of four, ex-Zoellner). A rarity, with 2000 PFC, ex-Curtiss,
Cat. Val. $20,000
Estimate: $3000