Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Issue, H and I Grills (Scott 134-144, 135A-141A)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3218
6c Carmine, H. Grill (137). Outstanding centering with wide margins, fresh color, clear grill points, bold cork cancel clear of Lincoln's faceEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 6-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY H GRILL, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded, and only six others share this grade
575
1,900