Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1912-16 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 405-440)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3520
12c Claret Brown (417). Jumbo margins and superb centering, deep rich color on fresh paper, long and full perforations, oval registry cancels, Extremely Fine Gem, a striking and spectacular stamp, with 2011 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $625.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no other used examples, the next highest used grade is 95
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