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
3534
12c Copper Red (435a). Gorgeous deep color in this distinct shade, choice centering with Jumbo margins, neat strike of oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used example of this shade and difficult to find in this condition, with 2011 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $180.00 as 95, unpriced as 98), only two used examples of this shade are listed in the P.S.E. Population Report, the other is graded 85
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600