United States Stamps and Currency, featuring the Gerald Nylander Collection
August 22, 2023
Our August 22, 2023 United States auction features the Gerald Nylander Collection of Washington-Franklins, with an emphasis on Proofs, Essays, errors and varieties. Many of the items in this collection are unique and are the basis of some of the illustrations in Scott Specialized Catalogue. Gerald was a consummate stamp collector, contributor to the Scott Catalogue, author of many articles and frequent exhibitor (Essays, Trial Colors and Proofs 1908-1917; Postal Rates, Foreign Destinations and others). His collection also includes U.S. Banknotes and Currency. He was a member of the Collectors Club of Chicago and many other philatelic societies. In addition the sale includes Regular Issues, Air Post, Offices in China and more
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #5035 United States 1861-68 Issues 1868 2c black, Z.Grill, centered to right, tied by blue Rosette cancel with matching "New-York City Jan. 17" (1868) duplex datestamp on small blue piece, fine for issue. This is the earliest documented use of the 2 cent Z.Grill (Scott Catalogue lists February 11, 1868, as the earliest use on cover, this January 17, 1868, use on piece is however the earliest documented use of any 2c Z Grill). A rarity O Catalog #85B | Price Realized $850.00 |
