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The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps continued...

1867-68 Grilled Issue, E and F Grills (Scott 86-101) continued...
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
3164   Image2c Black, F. Grill (93). Jumbo margins, fresh paper beautifully contrasted by red cork cancel, Extremely Fine, wonderful eye appeal, ex Koppersmith, with 2002 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo, SMQ $215.00 as 90, $1,000.00 as 95) (Image)

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80.00

SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction
3165   Image2c Black, F. Grill, Very Thin Paper (93 var). Choice centering with wide margins, crisp impression, cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. certificate mentioning the Thin Paper variety, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate which does not mention it (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $1,000.00 as normal) (Image)

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65.00

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction
3166   Image3c Red, F. Grill (94). Almost mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, vivid color on bright paper, nicely complemented by blue town cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $800.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other, a shockingly low population and a vivid demonstration of the difficulty in finding even the most common used classic stamps in the highest grades (Image)

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10.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction
3167   Image3c Rose, F. Grill (94a). Beautiful wide margins and choice centering, bright color, cork cancel highlights the grill, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F., P.S.A.G. (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo) and P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo) (Image)

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10.00

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction
3168   Image3c Rose, F. Grill, Very Thin Paper (94a var). Choice centering and margins, rich color on bright paper, neat strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $320.00 as normal) (Image)

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10.50

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
3169   Image5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Rich color and proof-like impression, clear grill points, perfectly centered with balanced margins, neat strikes of brownish-black target cancel, long and full perforations all around

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1868 5-CENT F GRILL IN EXISTENCE. A SUPERB STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT -- COLOR, CANCEL, STRENGTH OF GRILL, CENTERING AND PERFORATIONS.

The statement that followed the Scott 67 in the Kirke collection about the rarity of choice grades with the 5c issue due to the spacing and layout on the plate can be underscored and boldfaced for the 1868 5c F Grill. The stamp offered here defies the norm, possessing wide margins all around and a lightly struck brownish-black target cancel.

Ex Hinrichs and Scarsdale. With 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $8,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other (Image)

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900.00

SOLD for $10,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
3170   Image10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Superb centering and bright color, cancelled by part of New York circular datestamp and segmented cork, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful used example of the 10c F Grill, with 2010 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $2,600.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other (Image)

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260.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction
3171   Image12c Black, F. Grill (97). Jumbo margins and perfect centering, light strikes of blue cork and red transit cancels, bright shade on fresh paper

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SPECTACULAR JUMBO MARGINED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 12-CENT F GRILL WITH TWO COLORED CANCELS. A PHENOMENAL STAMP WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.

Ex Dr. Morris. With 1994 and 2003 P.F. certificates. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $9,000.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other example has achieved this grade (Image)

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275.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
3172   Image15c Black, F. Grill (98). Beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins, bright shade, light cancel leaves the entire design completely visible

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 15-CENT F GRILL.

With 1980 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95). With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $3,250.00). Only two have graded higher. (Image)

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325.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
3173   Image24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (99). Precise centering with wide margins, pretty pastel color beautifully contrasted by bold strike of red Leaf cancel typical of New York City supplementary mail

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 1868 24-CENT F GRILL IS RARELY OBTAINABLE IN THIS OUTSTANDING USED CONDITION. THIS STAMP, WITH SUPERB CENTERING AND A RED LEAF CANCEL, IS REMARKABLY BEAUTIFUL AND HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.

The higher-denomination F Grills were produced in limited quantities and are often found either off center or with choppy perforations. This stamp is a true condition rarity and is made even more desirable by the the vivid red Leaf cancel.

With 1987 and 1996 P.F. certificates. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $10,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others (Image)

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1,600.00

SOLD for $7,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
3174   Image30c Orange, F. Grill (100). Outstanding centering with balanced margins, vibrant color, clearly-defined grill, neat strike of target cancel

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 1868 30-CENT F GRILL IS ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING CLASSIC STAMPS TO FIND IN CHOICE CONDITION. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.

The 30c 1861-68 Issue stamps -- Scott 71 (to a lesser extent) and Scott 100 -- rank as two of the most difficult classic U.S. stamps to find in such pristine condition. Due to narrow spacing of the plate, the 30c 1861-68's are usually found with tight margins, especially at sides. Brookman notes "Superb copies are almost non-existent".

With 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $8,100.00). This is the highest grade awarded. The only other example that shares this grade was offered as part of the Natalee Grace collection (Sale 1024, lot 168) (Image)

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950.00

SOLD for $7,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

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