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)
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4c Dark Brown (254). Perfect centering with wide margins, deep rich color on bright white paper, completely face-free cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 4-CENT UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; unpriced above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,350.00 as 98). This is the only stamp to achieve this illustrious grade. The next highest in the P.S.E. Population Report is 95J. The centering combined with the light cancel and fresh color make this a true condition rarity
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1,400
