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)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3335
90c Orange (229). Perfect centering, long and full perforations, vivid color on crisp white paper, New York oval registry cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1890 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,850.00). This is one of only two examples of this issue to achieve a 98 grade and none has graded higher
160
1,000