Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1873-75 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 156-179)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3260
6c Dull Pink (159). Perfect strike of Chicago blue "GIN" Barrel fancy cancel, stamp with bright color, wide to clear margins, sound and Very Fine, a beautiful strike of one of the best known and most distinctive fancy cancellations used during the Bank Note era, with 2001 P.F. certificate
E. 500-750
1,600