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
3070
3c Claret, Ty. II (25A). Lovely bright color, well-balanced margins, cancelled by bold Wilbraham Mass. circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, a scarce sound and centered example of this better type, which has recut inner lines, with 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $925.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other, accompanied by piece from which this originated
725
800