Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue (Scott 285-293)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3414
5c Trans-Mississippi (288). Perfectly balanced wide margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, neat machine cancel, Extremely Fine, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2011 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $1,150.00), this is one of only two examples to achieve the grade of 98, with none higher
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850