Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 62B-67b)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3102
1c Blue (63). Perfect centering with wide margins, brilliant color on bright white paper, beautifully complemented by red New York Carrier datestamp cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1861 ISSUE WITH A VIVID RED CARRIER CANCEL. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.
This is an outstanding example of one of the most remarkable aspects of the Kirke collection -- finding common stamps in the most uncommon condition and with beautiful cancels.
With 2004 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,700.00). This is the highest grade awarded and no other examples have achieved it
70
2,000