Lot 168 (C) United States Of America SC#137A 6c Carmine Abraham Lincoln, 1870-1871 Grilled Large Banknote Issue, A Fine Used Single I-Grill (8.5 x 10 mm), Very Small Corner Crease At UL

A fine used single of the 6c carmine Abraham Lincoln from the 1870-1871 Grilled Large Banknote Issue I-grill (8.5 x 10 mm), very small corner crease at ul. The grill is not fully visible. However, it is clear that is is NOT more than 10 mm long, and the H-grill is 12 mm long. So we can conclude that it is not the H-grill, but the scarcer I-Grill.

2022 Scott Classic values this at $900. Our estimate of the value, in the condition offered is $450. The stamp offered here grades 68 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 40/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 8/10

Adjustment for mentioned faults: -10 points.