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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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3384
4c Dark Brown (269). Beautifully balanced wide margins, rich color, mostly face-free strike of town datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, rare in this superb condition, with 2011 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $950.00), this is one of only two stamps to achieve a 98 which is the highest grade awarded
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475