Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1979-88 American Bank Note Co. Issues (Scott 205-218)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3305
6c Deep Brown Red (208a). Jumbo margins, rich color on bright paper, bold strike of New York numeral oval cancel, rounded corner perf at bottom left called "short perf" on accompanying P.S.E. certificate, still Extremely Fine, this is a very difficult shade to obtain in this choice high-grade condition, with clear 1999 and 2006 P.F. certificates, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $390.00 as 90, $1,200.00 as 95), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no others
175
650