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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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3191
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Jumbo perfectly balanced margins, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on crisp white paper, rosette and red cancelsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE I 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2011 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $12,000.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other
935
4,500