Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012

Category — 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3329
 
Sale 1032, Lot 3329, 1890-93 Issue (Scott 219-229)6c Brown Red (224). Jumbo margins and well-centered, rich color, unobtrusive cancel, Extremely Fine, this is a shockingly difficult stamp to find in superb used condition, of all the 1890 Issue denominations this is the only stamp that has not been graded 98 in used condition, in fact this issue has not even been graded 95 in used condition, with 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $140.00 as 90, unpriced as 95), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others

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