Sale 982 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 16-18 December, 2009
Category — 1894 Unwatermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 246-263)
1c Ultramarine (246). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and perfectly centered, pretty pastel colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED ONE-CENT 1894 BUREAU ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,800.00 as 98, unpriced in the higher grade). According to the P.S.E. Population Report, this is one of only three to have been awarded this lofty grade with none higher
1c Blue (247). Mint N.H. with selvage at left, rich color on bright paper, wide margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2000 P.F. certificate
2c Pink, Ty. I (248). Mint N.H., exceptionally well-centered with pretty bright pastel color, Extremely Fine, ex Lyons, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $275.00)
2c Carmine, Ty. II (251). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright color and beautifully centered, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $580.00)
3c Purple (253). Mint N.H. with wide top part imprint selvage, rich color on bright white paper, essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 1999 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,250.00), only one example has graded higher to date (at 98, from our Scarsdale Sale 924)
6c Dull Brown (256). Choice margins and excellent centering, rich color on bright paper, light oval numeral grid duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $580.00), one of only three in this high grade with just two higher
50c Orange (260). Mint N.H., well-proportioned margins on fresh paper, small hint of oxidation at top, Very Fine, scarce in Mint N.H. condition, with 1995 and 2008 P.F. certificates
50c Deep Orange (260). Mint N.H., Fine, with 1992 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates
$1.00 Black, Ty. II (261A). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense impression on crisp paper, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 $1.00 TYPE II UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
With 1990 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,650.00). This issue is difficult to obtain in the higher grades -- only three in any category have graded higher to date.
$1.00 Black, Ty. II (261A). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 $1.00 TYPE II UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
Ex Morris. With 1987 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $3,550.00). Only four have graded higher to date.
$2.00 Bright Blue (262). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice margins, intense color and sharp impression, Fine and very attractive, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate
$5.00 Dark Green (263). Disturbed original gum, tiny corner thin and few nibbed perfs at right, otherwise Fine
$5.00 Dark Green (263). Original gum, h.r., couple small thin spots, Fine appearance
$5.00 Dark Green (263). Unused (no gum), deep rich color on bright paper, small thin spot, Fine appearance, with 1982 P.F. certificate