Sale 1032 — The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 October, 2012
Category — 1917-18 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 483-524)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3586
1c Green (498). Mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, vibrant color which is lighter than usual, light Pasadena Cal. town cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge and striking stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98; SMQ $175.00 as 98), this is the highest grade possible and only five others have achieved this grade, of those five we have offered three, all of which have wavy-line machine cancels, this datestamp cancel is more attractive than the others
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250