Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012

Lot

Symbol

Photo/Description

Cat./Est. Value

Realized

3132

90c Blue (72). Perfect centering and wide margins, deep rich color on bright paper, cork cancel

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1861 ISSUE. THIS MARVELOUS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.

With 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $14,000.00). Only one has graded higher (at 100) and only two others share this grade.

600

8,000