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)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3222
12c Dull Violet, H. Grill (140). Clear grill points, choice centering with well-balanced margins, incredibly rich color for this issue, light strike of New York Foreign Mail Geometric cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE SOUND AND CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY H GRILL.
The 12c National Bank Note Company Grilled Issue is an exceedingly difficult stamp to obtain with wide margins and choice centering.
With 1990 and 2001 P.F. certificates. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $4,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. and it is shared by only one other
3,750
5,000