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 68-78b)
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2c Black (73). Perfect centering with unusually wide margins for this tightly spaced issue, bright shade, circle of wedges cancel neatly frames Jackson's faceEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1861 "BLACK JACK" IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. THIS BEAUTIFUL STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,700.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other
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2,000