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
3274
90c Rose Carmine (166). Radiant color on fresh paper, wide and balanced margins, face-free cancel leaves design unobscuredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,800.00). Only three have graded higher and only two others share this grade
300
1,400