Sale 1245 — United States Stamps, featuring the Sacramento Collection
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 16-18 November, 2021
Category — 1895 Watermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 264-278)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1558
2c Carmine, Ty. I (265). Mint N.H., near perfect centering, vivid color on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 2-CENT TYPE I WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,000.00). Only one grades higher (at 100J, offered in our 2019 Gems sale) and only two others share this lofty grade
105
2,500
1559
2c Carmine, Ty. I (265). Mint N.H., excellent centering and brilliant color, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate (95 ogNH)
105
500
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (266). Mint N.H., fresh color on crisp paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, ex Merlin, with copy of 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00)
120
950
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2c Carmine, Ty. III (267). Mint N.H., with plate no. 173 left selvage, choice centering, vibrant color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $300.00)
16
300
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2c Vermilion, Ty. III, Pink Back (267b var). Mint N.H. with bottom part imprint selvage, glowing color with clear aniline ink pinkish tinge on gum side, Extremely Fine, the Vermilion Scott 267b is a very rare shade with or without the Pink Back, very few certified copies are listed in either the P.F. online records or the P.S.E. Population Report, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate for a strip of three and stating "aniline ink variety", Scott value of $50.00 for normal 267b (hinged) bears little relation to the value of this stamp, which is unlisted in Scott with the Pink Back
E. 500-750
1,500
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3c Purple (268). Mint N.H., wonderful depth of color, precise centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2004 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00)
115
950
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3c Purple (268). Mint N.H., with part imprint top selvage, outstanding centering, deep rich color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.S.A.G certificate (95 ogNH)
115
500
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4c Dark Brown (269). Mint N.H., with part imprint bottom selvage, impressively wide margins all around, lovely rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate (95J ogNH)
125
2,600
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4c Dark Brown (269). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, unusually wide and balanced margins for this difficult issue, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00), only four grade higher (highest is 98)
125
1,000
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5c Chocolate (270). Mint N.H., unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,450.00), only six grade higher (at 98)
105
1,100
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5c Chocolate (270). Mint N.H., with plate no. 134 bottom selvage, balanced margins, intense color, Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $300.00)
105
300
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6c Dull Brown (271). Mint N.H., balanced margins and near perfect centering, proof-like impression on post-office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 6-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,000.00). Only three Mint N.H. stamps grade higher (at 95J).
325
3,250
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8c Violet Brown (272). Mint N.H., intense shade, wide and beautifully balanced margins, post-office fresh in every respect, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,950.00), only seven grade higher
210
1,900
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8c Violet Brown (272). Mint N.H., with part imprint top selvage, well-centered, fresh color, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $525.00)
210
350
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10c Dark Green (273). Mint N.H., wide and balanced margins, deep rich color on crisp white paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 10-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,000.00). Only three grade higher (at 95J and 98)
280
2,500
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10c Dark Green (273). Original gum, h.r., rich color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $365.00)
95
325
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10c Dark Green (273). Original gum, with plate no. 305 bottom selvage, described on most recent certificate as "Never Hinged", however it subsequently acquired small bit of mount glaze on the gum, so now would be classified as previously hinged, excellent centering, deep color, Extremely Fine, ex Whitman, with 1983 and 2016 P.F. certificates
95
275
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15c Dark Blue (274). Mint N.H., dark color on bright paper, choice margins and centering, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,450.00), this could well re-grade at 95
600
1,700
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15c Dark Blue (274). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,450.00)
600
1,000
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15c Dark Blue (274). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F., 2006 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,450.00)
600
1,100
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50c Orange (275). Original gum, barest trace of hinging (if at all), brilliant color, well-centered with balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1983 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $450.00)
240
750
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50c Orange (275). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered, bright color, Very Fine, ex Hewitt, with 1982 P.F. certificate
240
225
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$1.00 Black, Ty. I (276). Original gum, bright shade and detailed impression on crisp paper, beautiful centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 $1.00 TYPE I WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
Ex "Alan" and "Clipper City". With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00). Only one hinged example of Scott 276 grades higher (at 98)
600
2,600
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$1.00 Black, Ty. I (276). Original gum, deep shade and strong impression, Very Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate
600
450
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$1.00 Black, Ty. II (276A). Mint N.H., guide line at top, intense color, Fine, scarce in Mint N.H. condition, with 2005 P.F. certificate
3,750
1,900
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$1.00 Black, Ty. II (276A). Original gum, intense color and impression, reperfed at right (not noted on certificate), appears Very Fine, with 1975 P.F. certificate
1,250
750
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$1.00 Black, Ty. II (276A). Outstanding centering and margins, intense shade, registry oval and red cancels, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00), only one used example grades higher (at 98)
200
850
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$2.00 Bright Blue (277). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant shade on bright paper, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 $2.00 WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
With 1987 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,850.00). Only two unused stamps in any gum condition grade higher (both hinged, at 95J and 100)
900
2,000
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$2.00 Bright Blue (277). Original gum, beautiful dark shade, proof-like impression, Very Fine and choice, with 1998 P.F. certificate
900
550
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$2.00 Bright Blue (277). Original gum, deep rich color, Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate
900
475
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$2.00 Dark Blue (277a). Original gum, lightly hinged though accompanying certificate notes "OGh" implying more heavily hinged, rich color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,150.00)
900
650
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$5.00 Dark Green (278). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color on bright paper, exceptionally choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL LIGHTLY HINGED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 1895 WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,000.00). Only five grade higher.
2,000
3,250
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$5.00 Dark Green (278). Original gum, lightly hinged, attractive centering, bright and fresh, Very Fine, with 1990 P.F. (for block) and 1992 P.S.E. certificates
2,000
1,800
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$5.00 Dark Green (278). Very slightly disturbed original gum, deep rich color, reperfed at right and bottom, Very Fine appearance, 1994 P.F. certificate (279644) no longer accompanies, with clear 2018 A.P.S. certificate
2,000
900
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