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)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3392
50c Orange (275). Vivid color, essentially perfect centering with wide margins, neat strike of "Lynn Mass." double oval cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1895 WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2011 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and this stamp is the only example to achieve it
40
1,600