Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1979-88 American Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 182-191)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3297
30c Greenish Black (190 var). Precise centering with well-proportioned margins, lovely Greenish Black shade, light duplex cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE IN THE GREENISH BLACK SHADE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,100.00). Only three examples have achieved this desirable grade with none higher
100
1,300