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 Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Huge to enormous margins including bottom left sheet corner and parts of the three other adjoining stamps, magnificent color described as Dull Red on certificates but is a very deep shade closer to Brownish Carmine, neat circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS GORGEOUS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- ONLY THREE EXAMPLES OF THE 3-CENT 1851 TYPE II HAVE ACHIEVED THIS GRADE.
With 2005 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $550.00 as 98), Only two other Type II's and five Type I's have achieved this perfect grade
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800