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
3158
 
Sale 1032, Lot 3158, 1867-68 Grilled Issue, E and F Grills (Scott 86-101)10c Green, E. Grill (89). Perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, radiant color and crisp impression, lightly cancelled by segmented cork

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 10-CENT E GRILL WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.

Ex. Dr. Morris. With 1992 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $9,500.00 as 98). Only one other shares this grade, which is the highest awarded -- the next-highest is a 95J

350
7,000