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, Ungrilled (Scott 145-155)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3240
15c Bright Orange (152). Precise centering, vibrant color on fresh paper, neat strike of grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,300.00), only one has graded higher (at 98) and this is the only example to achieve this grade
220
1,100