Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale

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The Nick Kirke Collection of Gem-Quality Used U.S. Stamps continued...

1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)

Lot

Sym.

Lot Description

3336

1c Columbian (230). Mathematically perfect centering, rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, neat strike of Mass. machine cancel

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS PHENOMENAL ONE-CENT COLUMBIAN HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PERFECT GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS LOFTY GRADE.

With 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $400.00 as 98) (Image)

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0.40

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

3337

2c Columbian (231). Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centering, brilliant color on fresh paper, neat duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a magnificent stamp, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ $400.00 as 98, unpriced in higher grade), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other (Image)

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0.30

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

3338

2c Columbian, "Broken Hat" (231 var). Deep rich color, beautifully balanced margins, neat strike of small target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used example of this popular plate variety, with 2010 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, unpriced in SMQ as "Broken Hat" variety, SMQ $135.00 as normal), Scott Retail for this variety is more than 10x the normal used stamp, extrapolating from SMQ values for the normal stamp would give this stamp an SMQ value of more than $1,300.00 (Image)

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3.50

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

3339

2c Columbian, "Broken Frame Line" (231 var). Huge margins and near mathematical perfect centering, light cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used example of the "Broken Frame Line" plate variety, with 2010 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, unpriced in SMQ as "Broken Frame Line" variety, SMQ $400.00 as normal), Scott Retail for this variety is 1.5x the normal used stamp (Image)

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0.45

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

3340

3c Columbian (232). Huge perfectly balanced margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, unobtrusive cancel leaves entire design visible, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used example of the 3c Columbian, with 2010 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $650.00), this is one of only two examples to achieve this grade, which is the highest awarded (Image)

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17.50

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

3341

4c Columbian (233). Vivid color, wide and beautifully balanced margins, neat strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $575.00), only five have graded higher (all at 98J) (Image)

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9.00

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

3342

5c Columbian (234). Perfectly centered with wide balanced margins, rich color and detailed impression, light duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $750.00), only three have graded higher (Image)

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9.50

SOLD for $400.00
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3343

5c Columbian (234). Unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, rich color on white paper, bold duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $225.00 as 95, $750.00 as 98) (Image)

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9.50

SOLD for $200.00
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3344

6c Columbian (235). Jumbo margins and choice centering, bright color, unobtrusive strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2010 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $300.00 as 95, $725.00 as 98), only two have graded higher and only one other shares this grade (Image)

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25.00

SOLD for $475.00
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3345

8c Columbian (236). Wonderfully well centered with Jumbo margins, rich color on bright paper, neat strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $250.00 as 95, $620.00 as 98), only one has graded higher (at 98) and only three others share this grade (Image)

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12.00

SOLD for $275.00
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3346

10c Columbian (237). Mathematically perfect centering with massive Jumbo margins, rich color and clear impression, long and full perforations, light strike of duplex cancel leaves design clearly visible

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE ULTIMATE GRADE OF GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E.

With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $625.00 as 98). This is one of only two used Columbians to be awarded the highest possible grade of Gem 100 Jumbo. The other is a 6c. The next highest graded used 10c is a single example at 98J. (Image)

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9.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction