Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1894-98 Bureau Issues, Unwatermarked (Scott 246-263)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3362
1c Ultramarine (246). Massive Jumbo margins and perfect centering, bright color, neat Boston double oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced above the grade of 98, SMQ $950.00 as 98), this is the sole example to achieve this desirable grade with none higher, the next highest is a single example at 95J
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850