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
3065
1c Blue, Ty. Va (24 var). Position 16R5, essentially perfect centering with choice balanced margins, unusually bright shade, town cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb example of this better type which comes only from Plate 5, rarely encountered in this outstanding condition, with 2005 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 90, SMQ $770.00 for 90), this type is not listed in the P.S.E. Population Report
300
450