7055

HB-166, EP-181, S-119, Reed KG30, 30¢ Stamp, KIRKPATRICK & GAULT, Plain Frame, Very Fine.

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HB-166, EP-181, S-119, Reed KG30, 30¢ Stamp, KIRKPATRICK & GAULT, Plain Frame, Very Fine.
SOLD
2,400.00USD+ buyer's premium (480.00)
This item SOLD at 2021 Mar 12 @ 19:01UTC-8 : PST/AKDT

Lot: 7055
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Title: HB-166, EP-181, S-119, Reed KG30, 30¢ Stamp, KIRKPATRICK & GAULT, Plain Frame, Very Fine.
Description: Rated as Rarity-6 (16 to 20 known) according to Fred Reed. A very sharp example for this popular, elusive 30¢ "Kirkpatrick & Gault" in this very collectible grade. The stamp still retains its nearly full original orange color. The case reverse is sharp in detail, choice medium golden-chestnut brown color and defect-free. The mica has a few light natural laminations and internal craze near the bottom right obverse rim edge with some scattered soiling within. Kirkpatrick & Gault is a very popular major merchant type evoking the name of the Encased Postage Stamp’s inventor and Patent holder, John Gault. The last example of EP-181 we sold was graded AU in our March 2018 Lot 2306, Michigan Collection sale which sold for $4,320. This 30¢ merchant type remains relatively affordable for collectors as a nice example towards completing a denomination type set of Encased Postage Stamps.
Low Estimate: 2000
High Estimate: 3000
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