Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3340
3c Columbian (232). Huge perfectly balanced margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, unobtrusive cancel leaves entire design visible, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used example of the 3c Columbian, with 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $650.00), this is one of only two examples to achieve this grade, which is the highest awarded
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650