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
3393
50c Red Orange (275a). Fiery color, crisp impression, beautiful centering with well-balanced margins, light New York registry oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a lovely and fresh stamp, with 2004 P.F. certificate as No. 275, with 2003 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates as 275a (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $900.00), this is the highest grade awarded and only two others share this grade
47
500