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)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3025
3c Deep Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Large to huge margins including sheet margin at top and portion of adjoining stamp at bottom, incredible depth of color, detailed impression, neat strike of red grid cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1851 ISSUE IN THE DEEP ORANGE BROWN SHADE. THIS BEAUTIFUL STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,600.00 as No. 10 in normal Orange Brown shade, unlisted in 98 grade as No. 10A). Only two Type I or II stamps have received this desirable grade with only two higher (at 98J)
190
1,600
