Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 5c-10c 1847 Issue and 1875 Reproduction of 1847 Issue (Scott 1-4)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3005
5c Dark Brown (1a). Large margins, beautiful intense color and proof-like impression, light and mostly face-free strike of blue town cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.F. (XF 90) and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,950.00), only three used examples of the Dark Brown shade have graded higher (at 98)
860
2,600