Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 3c 1851-56 Issue (Scott 10-11A)
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3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Position 33R5E, enormous margins all around including significant portion of adjoining stamps at sides, radiant color, neat grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT ORANGE BROWN 1851 ISSUE GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 1987 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unlisted in grades higher than 95 for No. 10A, SMQ $2,600.00 as 98 for No. 10). Only two Type I or II stamps have received this lofty grade with none higher.
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1,500