Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1867-68 Grilled Issue, A thru Z Grills (Scott 79-85E)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3146
3c Rose, C. Grill (83). Nicely balanced wide margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, bold cork cancel, Extremely Fine, a choice used example of the scarce 3c C Grill, with 1983 P.F. certificate as on cover, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,850.00), only four examples have been graded higher and this is one of only three to achieve this grade
1,100
750