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
3363
 
Sale 1032, Lot 3363, 1894-98 Bureau Issues, Unwatermarked (Scott 246-263)1c Blue (247). Uncharacteristically wide Jumbo margins, attractive color and neat circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $750.00 as 98, unpriced in any higher grade), this is the only used No. 247 awarded this lofty grade with only one other that exceeds it

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