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
3243
24c Purple (153). Wonderful depth of color, far richer than normally encountered, nice margins and centering on bright white paper, red cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00), only one stamp has graded higher
245
950