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
3405
6c Lake (282). Outstanding rich color, well proportioned margins, neat strike of registry oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, this issue is exceedingly difficult to find in superb used condition, with 2011 P.F. (as Lake) and 2007 P.S.E. (as Claret) certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $350.00), this is the only example to achieve this grade with none higher, there is not even another example graded higher than 85J for either Scott 282 or 282a
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450