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)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3163
1c Blue, F. Grill (92). Perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, radiant color and crisp impression, light strike of target cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 ONE-CENT F GRILL WHICH HAS RECEIVED THE LOFTY GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex Dr. Morris. With 1995 and 2004 P.F. certificates. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $14,700.00). Only one has graded higher (at 98J) and only two others share this desirable grade.
475
9,000