Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1c-3c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 18-26A)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3060
1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (22). Plate 4, Jumbo margins and beautifully centered, fresh color on bright paper, cancel leaves the design characteristics easily discernible, outer line complete at bottom and with wide break in outer line at topEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STRIKINGLY BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORATED 1857 ONE-CENT TYPE IIIa IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE.
With 2001 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95). With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $3,500.00 as 95, unpriced as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares this grade, which was offered in our sale of the Natalee Grace collection (Sale 1024, lot 58)
500
2,600