Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 123-133)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3212
1c Buff, 1880 Re-Issue (133). Wide margins and choice centering, deep rich color, Washington D.C. machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, an unusual late but genuine usage of this stamp, with 2006 P.F. (XF 90) and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,200.00), only two examples have achieved this desirable grade with none higher
400
2,800