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
3369
5c Chocolate (255). Wide margins and almost mathematically perfect centering, rich color, clear strike of purple Registered straightline cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, an outstanding stamp combining margins, centering, color and a better cancel, with 2011 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,250.00), this is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it
10
750