Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1c-90c 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 112-122)
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3185
6c Ultramarine (115). Superior centering with Jumbo and perfectly balanced margins, radiant color, unobtrusive strike of blue target cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE ONLY STAMP TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARDED BY P.S.E.
Ex Eubanks. With 1999 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $4,700.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no others. The next highest grade for any Scott 115, used or unused, is 95
250
8,000