Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Issue, H and I Grills (Scott 134-144, 135A-141A)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3217
3c Green, H. Grill (136). Huge Jumbo margins and choice centering, rich color, neat segmented cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, unlike some of the other 3c issues, the grilled National Issue is difficult to find with such enormous margins, with 2010 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $425.00 as 95, unpriced in higher grade), only one has graded higher (at 98) and this is the only example to achieve this grade
32
1,400