Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3321
1c Dull Blue (219). Jumbo margins and outstanding centering, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $325.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), this is the only example to achieve this grade and only one has graded higher (at 100J, the stamp in our Natalie Grace sale)
0
375
3322
2c Lake (219D). Colossal margins and outstanding centering, deep rich color on fresh paper, light circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stunning Jumbo example of this issue, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $550.00 as 98), only two examples have achieved this desirable grade with none higher
5
650
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2c Carmine (220). Perfectly centered with enormous margins all around, brilliant color, bold strike of grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a spectacular used example of this issue, ex Tahoe, with 2003 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced above the grade of 98, SMQ $290.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only two others
0
325
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2c Carmine, Cap on Left "2" (220a). Perfect centering with wide margins, brilliant color, light cancel leaves design and "Cap" variety clearly visible, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $600.00), only one has graded higher (at 98J) and this is the only example at this grade
11
475
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2c Carmine, Cap on Both "2"'s (220c). Almost mathematically perfect centering, gorgeous color, light strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,250.00), only one has graded higher (at 98J) and this is the only example to achieve this grade
32
750
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3c Purple (221). Perfect centering with Jumbo margins, bright color on crisp paper, neat machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $525.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade)
9
850
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4c Dark Brown (222). Perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, rich color on bright white paper, indistinct cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $450.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no others
4
475
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5c Chocolate (223). Jumbo margins and choice centering, fresh color, indistinct cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $175.00 as 95, $525.00 as 98), only three examples have graded higher with one equal
4
225
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6c Brown Red (224). Jumbo margins and well-centered, rich color, unobtrusive cancel, Extremely Fine, this is a shockingly difficult stamp to find in superb used condition, of all the 1890 Issue denominations this is the only stamp that has not been graded 98 in used condition, in fact this issue has not even been graded 95 in used condition, with 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $140.00 as 90, unpriced as 95), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others
25
350
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8c Lilac (225). Crisp impression nicely complemented by purple "Registered" cancels, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $740.00), this is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares this grade
17
500
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8c Lilac (225). Choice centering with Jumbo margins, particularly wide at sides, rich color, neat strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $300.00 as 95, $740.00 as 98), only two have graded higher and only two others share this grade
17
375
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10c Green (226). Perfect centering, rich color, oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $525.00), only two have graded higher and only one other shares this grade
4
400
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15c Indigo (227). Jumbo margins and choice centering, intense color, bold duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $300.00 as 95, unpriced as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others
27
275
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30c Black (228). Perfect centering with wide margins, bright shade and crisp paper, light cancel leaves entire design visible, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb example of this issue in the finest attainable condition, with 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,150.00), this is the highest grade awarded and no other examples have achieved this grade
42
700
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90c Orange (229). Perfect centering, long and full perforations, vivid color on crisp white paper, New York oval registry cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1890 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,850.00). This is one of only two examples of this issue to achieve a 98 grade and none has graded higher
160
1,000
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