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, E and F Grills (Scott 86-101)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3156
3c Rose Red, E. Grill (88 var). Deep rich color in a distinctly different shade from the previous lot, choice balanced margins, quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2005 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $800.00 as Rose), only four examples have achieved this grade and only one has graded higher (at 95J)
27
850