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, Watermarked and Color Change (Scott 264-284)
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2c Carmine, Ty. III (267). Mathematically balanced wide margins, vibrant color on crisp paper, neat machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, an astounding stamp which has been awarded the perfect grade of Gem 100, with 2011 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $375.00 as 98), this is the only example to receive this desirable grade with none higher
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400