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)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3348
30c Columbian (239). Bright color, Jumbo margins and choice centering, neat strike of Cincinnati registry oval cancel, crisp and fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, rare with these dimensions, with 2002 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $850.00 as 95, $1,950.00 as 98), this is one of only two 30c Columbians to achieve this desirable grade, with only one higher (at 98)
100
850