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)
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10c Brown, Silk Fiber variety (161 var). Beautiful intense shade, choice centering with Jumbo margins, cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ as the silk paper variety), this variety is identified by its tiny dark silk fibers throughout the paper, visible under magnification, it is also found on most of the other Continental printings, including the 1875 Issue, but not among the National and American printings, Scott assigns a 300% premium over the normal used stamp
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