Sale 992 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 24-25 June, 2010
Category — 1894 Unwatermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 246-263)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2348
2c Carmine, Ty. II (251). Mint N.H., well-centered, attractive color, Very Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate
1,100
700
2349
2c Carmine, Ty. III (252). Mint N.H. left imprint and plate no. strip of three, remarkably well-centered, trivial selvage wrinkle, top stamp natural gum wrinkle, otherwise Extremely Fine
1,200
550
Back to Top2350
3c Purple (253). Bottom imprint and plate no. 95 strip of three, original gum, lightly hinged, lovely pastel color, selvage separation, Fine-Very Fine
450
130
Back to Top2351
8c Violet Brown (257). Mint N.H., beautiful color and crisp impression, Very Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate
525
325
Back to Top2352
50c Orange (260). Wide top imprint and plate no. 75 strip of three, original gum, barely hinged, tiny bit of extra natural printing ink at top right, Fine
2,400
600
Back to Top2353
$1.00 Black, Ty. II (261A). Intense shade and impression on bright white paper, neat circular datestamp, few light creases, Very Fine appearance
850
275
Back to Top2354
$2.00 Bright Blue (262). Original gum (certificate notes some "added gum in the hinge area", which seems like a stretch in the powers of observation), well-centered with attractive wide margins, strong intense color on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE. THE $2.00 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE IS RARELY ENCOUNTERED IN THIS CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $3,750.00)
2,750
2,200
Back to Top2355
$5.00 Dark Green (263). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, choice centering with nicely balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE. THE $5.00 1894 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE IS A RARE STAMP THAT IS SELDOM SEEN WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS AND CHOICE CENTERING.
Two experts' tiny backstamps. With 1981 P.F. certificate
4,500
0
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