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)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3141
24c Lilac (78). Huge Jumbo margins and outstanding centering, pretty shade nicely complemented by blue target cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS BEAUTIFUL STAMP HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE RECORDED IN THE P.S.E. POPULATION REPORT FOR ANY USED 1861-63 24-CENT STAMP, ENCOMPASSING ALL NINE LISTED SHADES. A SUPERB STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT.
With 1998 and 2004 P.F. certificates. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $7,150.00 as 98). The only other 1861 Issue 24c used stamp that has achieved at least a Superb 98 grade is the Brown Lilac No. 70a offered in lot 3126.
387
5,500