Sale 1057 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 November, 2013
Category — 1895 Watermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 264-278)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
855
1c Blue (264). Mint N.H., deep rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Merlin, with 2007 and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $850.00 as 98), only one has graded higher and none share this grade.
17
850
856
2c Carmine, Ty. II (266). Mint N.H., brilliant color, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $170.00 as 85, $325.00 as 90)
100
325
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2c Carmine, Ty. III (267). Mint N.H., gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $225.00), only nine have graded higher
16
450
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5c Chocolate (270). Original gum, barest trace of hinging (described on accompanying P.F. certificate as Mint N.H.), intense shade and impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. certificate as Mint N.H., with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $125.00 as 95, $270.00 as 98)
35
700
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10c Dark Green (273). Original gum, lightly hinged, pretty pastel color, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $180.00)
95
150
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15c Dark Blue (274). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color on bright paper, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 1990 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $395.00 as 90, $950.00 as 95)
210
425
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50c Orange (275). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1984 P.F. certificate
260
300
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$1.00 Black, Ty. I (276). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression on bright paper, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate
600
700
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$1.00 Black, Ty. II (276A). Slightly disturbed original gum, deep shade, crisp impression, Very Fine, with 1996 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (DOG, VF 80; SMQ $1,250.00)
1,250
850
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$2.00 Bright Blue (277). Original gum, rich color on bright paper, beautiful centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 $2.00 WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE. SCARCE WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,750.00 as 95, $5,000.00 as 98). Only two have graded higher.
950
2,200
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$5.00 Dark Green (278). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 $5.00 WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
With 1971 and 1999 P.F. certificates.
2,000
2,000
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$5.00 Dark Green (278). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine, with 1994 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF 80; SMQ $2,000.00)
2,000
1,550
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