Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1875 Reprint of 1857-60 Issue (Scott 40-47)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3098
1c Bright Blue, Reprint (40). Without gum as issued, brilliant color, outstanding centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,600.00), only one has graded higher (the 98J from our Whitman sale) while only five others share this grade
575
850
3099
12c Greenish Black, Reprint (44). Without gum as issued, Wide margins, deep shade, long and full perforations -- unusual for this issue -- tiny natural paper flaw in Washington's hair, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate
2,750
1,300
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90c Deep Blue, Reprint (47). Without gum as issued, brilliant color, wide margins to barely touched at bottom, few shorter perfs at bottom but still fully formed, Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate
4,000
1,500
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