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)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3587
2c Deep Rose, Ty. Ia (500). Bright color, Jumbo margins with exceptional centering, light wavy-line machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 1988 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 95, SMQ $1,050.00 as 95), this is the highest grade awarded and only one other example has achieved this grade
240
650