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
3072
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. III (26). Beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, vivid color, unobtrusive town cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect and a wonderful condition rarity, with 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $650.00 as 98 in Dull Red shade, unpriced in higher grade or in this better shade), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other which is offered in lot 3073
20
325