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Encased Postage Stamp, Thirty Cents KIRKPATRICK + GAULT Rarity-6 Denomination

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Encased Postage Stamp, Thirty Cents KIRKPATRICK + GAULT Rarity-6 Denomination
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Encased Postage Stamps
Scarce Thirty Cents Stamp "Kirkpatrick & Gault" Rarity-6
EP-181, HB-166, S-119, Reed KG30, 30¢ Stamp, KIRKPATRICK & GAULT, Plain Frame, Very Fine.
Rated as Rarity-6 (16 to 20 known) according to Fred Reed. A very sharp example on the reverse side text for this popular, elusive 30¢ "Kirkpatrick & Gault" being in this very collectible grade. The stamp still retains its nearly full original orange color. The case is especially sharp in all details with choice medium golden-chestnut brown color, and is completely defect-free, having the technical grade and lovely eye appeal of Extremely Fine. The mica has a few light natural laminations and some internal craze near the bottom right obverse rim edges allowing scattered soiling within, otherwise we would have graded this piece Extremely Fine. Kirkpatrick & Gault is a very popular major merchant type evoking the name of its inventor, John Gault. The last example of EP-181 we record having sold was way back in our EAHA Auction of February 14, 2004, lot 689, graded EF which sold for $4,025. This high 30¢ denomination is a merchant type that is relatively affordable for collectors. A nice example towards completing a full stamp denomination type set of Encased Postage Stamps.