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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24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Beautiful bright color, precise centering with margins completely clear of design all around, neat strike of blue double-circle datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 24-CENT ISSUE IN THE GRAYISH LILAC SHADE. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2010 P.F., 2002 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,750.00). Only three other examples have achieved this grade with none higher.
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