Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Issue, Ungrilled (Scott 145-155)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3231
1c Ultramarine (145). Magnificent centering and color, bold crossroads cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other, the modest SMQ value belies the extreme rarity of this stamp at the highest grades
25
375