Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale

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

1894-98 Bureau Issues, Unwatermarked (Scott 246-263)

Lot

Sym.

Lot Description

3362

1c Ultramarine (246). Massive Jumbo margins and perfect centering, bright color, neat Boston double oval cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced above the grade of 98, SMQ $950.00 as 98), this is the sole example to achieve this desirable grade with none higher, the next highest is a single example at 95J (Image)

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7.00

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

3363

1c Blue (247). Uncharacteristically wide Jumbo margins, attractive color and neat circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, SMQ $750.00 as 98, unpriced in any higher grade), this is the only used No. 247 awarded this lofty grade with only one other that exceeds it (Image)

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4.00

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

3364

2c Pink, Ty. I (248). Vivid color, beautifully balanced margins, neat machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp in every respect, with 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $1,100.00), this is the only example to achieve this near-perfect grade with none higher (Image)

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9.00

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

3365

2c Carmine Lake, Ty. I (249). Vibrant color, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, the 2c shades are among the most difficult issues to obtain in choice condition, with 2010 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $950.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other (Image)

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7.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

3366

2c Carmine, Ty. I (250). Mathematically precise centering, fresh color, neat machine cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, absolute perfection, with 2010 P.F. (as Scott 250a) and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100, unpriced above the grade of 98, SMQ $750.00 as 98), this is the only example to achieve this lofty grade with none higher (Image)

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3.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

3367

2c Scarlet, Ty. I (250b). Vivid color, wide balanced margins, fresh and crisp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.F. (as Scott 250b) and P.S.E. (as Scott 250) certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $200.00) (Image)

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3.00

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

3368

4c Dark Brown (254). Perfect centering with wide margins, deep rich color on bright white paper, completely face-free cancel

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 4-CENT UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E.

With 2010 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100, unpriced above the grade of 98, SMQ $1,350.00 as 98). This is the only stamp to achieve this illustrious grade. The next highest in the P.S.E. Population Report is 95J. The centering combined with the light cancel and fresh color make this a true condition rarity (Image)

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10.00

SOLD for $1,400.00
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3369

5c Chocolate (255). Wide margins and almost mathematically perfect centering, rich color, clear strike of purple Registered straightline cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, an outstanding stamp combining margins, centering, color and a better cancel, with 2011 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98, SMQ $1,250.00), this is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it (Image)

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10.00

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

3370

6c Dull Brown (256). Choice balanced margins, rich color and clear impression, face-free cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $600.00), only two have been graded higher (both at 95J) (Image)

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30.00

SOLD for $300.00
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3371

8c Violet Brown (257). Precise centering with Jumbo margins, fresh color on bright paper, neat strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $440.00 as 95, unpriced as 98), this unwatermarked Bureau issue is very scarce in such a high grade, this is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares this grade, the next highest is a 90 (Image)

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22.50

SOLD for $750.00
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3372

10c Dark Green (258). Jumbo balanced margins, bright shade on crisp paper, light cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $500.00 as 95, unpriced as 98), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other (Image)

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19.00

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction