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)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3088
10c Green, Ty. IV (34). Position 55L1, recut at bottom, pretty color and detailed impression, face-free strike of circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORATED 10-CENT TYPE IV 1857 ISSUE. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
With 1996 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90). With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $5,500.00). Only three examples have been graded higher (at 95, including the previous lot) and this is one of only five to achieve this grade
2,600
4,500