Sale 1019 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 1-2 March, 2012
Category — 1895-97 Watermarked Bureau Issues (Scott 266-283)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
595
2c Carmine, Ty. II (266). Mint N.H., vivid fresh color, crisp paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $900.00)
100
800
596
2c Carmine, Ty. II (266). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide margins and perfect centering, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $290.00), this is the only example to achieve this grade with only one hinged stamp higher (at 100), there are also only three Mint N.H. stamps graded 98
32
300
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4c Dark Brown (269). Original gum, lightly hinged, mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, sharp impression on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $325.00 as 98), the highest grade for a Mint N.H. example is 98, this is the only 100 (plus one at 100J)
42
475
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6c Dull Brown (271). Mint N.H., wide beautifully balanced margins, proof-like impression on bright paper, fresh and crispEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 6-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,800.00). Only one Mint N.H. stamp has graded higher to date (at 95J).
360
3,500
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6c Dull Brown (271). Mint N.H., lovely rich color, well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $750.00)
360
675
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8c Violet Brown (272). Mint N.H., deep rich color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,850.00), only four have graded higher to date
210
1,300
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8c Violet Brown (272). Mint N.H., with wide plate no. 58 selvage at top, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $475.00)
210
450
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8c Violet Brown (272). Mint N.H., detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2002 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $475.00)
210
375
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15c Dark Blue (274). Original gum, lightly hinged, lovely balanced margins, very strong dark color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $950.00)
210
750
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50c Red Orange (275a). Brilliant color in the true Red Orange shade, neat strike of oval cancel, choice centering, Extremely Fine
47
80
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$2.00 Bright Blue (277). Original gum, h.r., wonderful margins and exceptional centering, strong Bright Blue color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice
950
1,300
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$2.00 Bright Blue (277). Original gum, small corner crease, tiny tear and couple perf flaws, appears Very Fine
950
180
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$2.00 Bright Blue (277). Deep rich color which looks more like the 277a shade to us, bright paper, lightly cancelled, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 P.F. certificate
450
650
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$5.00 Dark Green (278). Warm color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, bold strike of oval registry cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,250.00)
625
600
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1c Deep Green (279). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, choice centering with well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $375.00)
25
250
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2c Rose Carmine, Ty. IV (279Bc). Mint N.H., bright color on fresh paper, attractive centering, fresh and Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (VF 80; SMQ $720.00)
850
550
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2c Red, Ty. IV, Booklet Pane of Six, Horizontal Wmk. (279Bj). Original gum, single h.r. at top, rich color, fresh and Fine
500
160
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2c Red, Ty. IV, Booklet Pane of Six, Vertical Wmk. (279Bk). Position D with plate no. 1368 at top right, original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, Fine, Scott Retail with no premium for the position
500
250
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2c Red, Ty. IV, Booklet Pane of Six, Vertical Wmk. (279Bk). Position E, original gum, barely hinged, brilliant color, fresh and Very Fine
500
170
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5c Dark Blue (281). Two Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. strips of three with wide selvage, plate nos. 391 and 392, bright shade, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles
600
250
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10c Brown, Ty. I (282C). Mint N.H., pretty shade, fresh and Very Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $500.00)
525
400
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10c Orange Brown, Ty. II (283). Original gum, lightly hinged, marvelous centering, fresh, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $265.00)
150
250
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