Sale 1159 — 2017 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 June, 2017
Category — 1894-98 Bureau Issues (Scott 246-284)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
209°
6c Dull Brown, Imperforate Horizontally (256a). Vertical block of six containing two error strips of three, middle stamps Mint N.H., others lightly hinged, brilliant color, exceptionally choice centering for this error, which is almost always encountered centered strongly to leftEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE AND CHOICE BLOCK OF THE 1894 6-CENT UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE IMPERFORATE HORIZONTALLY.
Brookman notes that the source of this error is likely a Western post office. Most examples we have encountered are centered to the left to varying degrees. This block with centered stamps is a true condition rarity.
Scott Retail as two pairs without premium for the extra stamps
6,000
5,000
210
$1.00 Black, Ty. II (261A). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep shade and proof-like impression on bright paper, choice centering with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-DOLLAR TYPE II 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $4,000.00). Only five have graded higher
2,100
2,800
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