Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1902-08 Issues (Scott 300-320c)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3435
10c Deep Red Brown (307). Jumbo margins and near perfect centering, extraordinarily deep rich color, bold oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. certificate, with 2010 and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $640.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), one of only two examples to achieve this lofty grade with none higher (the other offered in the following lot), the shade of this stamp sets it apart from other high-grade examples
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550