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
3224
24c Purple, H. Grill (142). Clearly identifiable grill points, bright shade, nicely centered for this difficult issue with perfs clear all around, neat strike of red cork cancelVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY H GRILL, WHICH IS ONLY KNOWN IN USED CONDITION.
With 2010 P.F., 1995 and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $7,000.00)
8,250
5,750