Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — Louisiana Purchase and Jamestown Issues (Scott 323-330)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3453
2c Louisiana Purchase (324). Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centering, vibrant color and proof-like impression on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2011 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $460.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), this is the only example to achieve this lofty grade, which is the highest awarded, the next highest grade is a single stamp at 95
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475