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
3528
$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Huge Jumbo margins and precise centering, deep rich color and proof-like impression, bold strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $490.00 as 95, $1,450.00 as 98), this is one of only two examples to achieve this grade with only one higher (at 98J)
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375