Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1914-17 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 441-480)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3558
$1.00 Violet Black (460). Perfect centering with extra wide margins, bright shade on fresh paper, light oval registry cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 1915 ISSUE, SCOTT 460, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE ONLY STAMP TO RECEIVE THIS GRADE WITH NONE HIGHER.
With 1980 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,300.00). This is the highest grade awarded and no other examples have achieved this grade. The next highest grade for a used stamp is XF 90.
150
1,600