Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1c-90c 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 112-122)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3196
24c Green & Violet, Double Grill (120 var). Clear second grill, bright color, exceptional centering for this scarce variety with wide and well-balanced margins, unobtrusive strike of cork cancel leaves vignette clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS THE FINEST OF ONLY FIVE EXAMPLES OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL WITH DOUBLE GRILL WE HAVE OFFERED DURING THE PAST 15 YEARS.
With 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; unpriced in SMQ as double grill)
2,200
1,500