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
3317
4c Carmine (215). Wide perfectly balanced margins, rich color, scarce town/county circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, there are very few highly-graded used examples of this stamp (two 95's and one 95J) as most have heavy registry cancels, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $720.00), this is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve this grade
22
1,200