Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1873-75 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 156-179)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3277
5c Blue (179). Massive Jumbo margins, vibrant color, neat strike of blue quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a striking stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $330.00 as 95, $960.00 as 98), only one has graded higher (at 98J) and only one other shares this grade, offered in the following lot
25
375