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
3307
10c Orange Brown (209 var). Jumbo margins and perfect centering, deep rich color in this intense shade, purple 1890 circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 1990, 2003 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $510.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), this is one of only three examples to be awarded this desirable grade with none higher, of the three this is the only one in the Orange Brown shade, one of the others is offered in the previous lot
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550