Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 5c-90c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 27-39)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3085
10c Green, Ty. II (32). Unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, bold strike of New York Ocean Mail circular datestamp with integral gridEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 10-CENT TYPE II WITH A DESIRABLE NEW YORK OCEAN MAIL CANCEL.
With 1995 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95). With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00 with normal cancel). Only two have graded higher
225
2,100