Sale 1037 — United States and Foreign Stamps and Covers
Sale Date — Monday-Friday, 10-14 December, 2012
Category — 1894-98 Bureau Issues (Scott 246-284)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1863
1c Ultramarine (246). Original gum, lightly hinged, plat no. at bottom, Jumbo margins and choice centering, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $225.00 as 95, $950.00 as 98), only one has graded higher and only one other shares this grade
30
250
1864
1c Blue (247). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, huge margins, light corner perf crease at top left not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine appearance, ex Odeneal and Hampshire, with 2010 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
190
190
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1c Blue (247). Wide top imprint and plate no. 35 block of six, original gum, barely hinged on one stamp, other five Mint N.H., fresh, beautiful color, Very Fine, ex Todd and Fogelson
850
550
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2c Pink, Carmine Lake, Ty. I (248-249). Original gum, No. 248 Mint N.H., wide to huge margins, the No. 248 a Jumbo, vivid colors on crisp paper, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
230
0
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2c Carmine, Ty. II (251). Left imprint and plate no. 133 strip of three, original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, top stamp trivial natural inclusion, Fine
1,200
140
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3c-10c 1894 Bureau Issue, Imperforate (253a, 254a, 258a). Horizontal pairs, 3c unused (no gum), 4c part original gum, 10c unused (regummed), large margins, rich colors, Very Fine
1,075
225
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3c Purple, Imperforate (253a). Block of four with plate no. at top, original gum, small h.r. at top, large margins, natural gum crease at bottom, Very Fine, full sheets of 400 of the 3c, 4c, 5c and 10c values were removed from the Bureau and became available to collectors, they were not gummed when they came from the Bureau, but were later unofficially gummed
575
150
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4c Dark Brown, Imperforate (254a). Block of four, original gum, small h.r., large margins incl. sheet margin at right, usual natural gum bends, small thin spot at bottom left, Very Fine appearance, full sheets of 400 of the 3c, 4c, 5c and 10c values were removed from the Bureau and became available to collectors, they were not gummed when they came from the Bureau, but were later unofficially gummed
575
150
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5c Chocolate, Imperforate (255a). Block of four, original gum, few h.r. at top, large margins incl. Ty. I imprint sheet margin at bottom, Very Fine and choice, full sheets of 400 of the 3c, 4c, 5c and 10c values were removed from the Bureau and became available to collectors, they were not gummed when they came from the Bureau, but were later unofficially gummed
625
950
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5c Chocolate, Vertical Strip, Imperforate Horizontally (255c). Strip of three, unused (no gum), bright color, tiny tear and toned spot at top left of top stamp, bottom stamp horizontal crease, otherwise Very Fine, scarce strip of three, it is believed that most examples of this error originate from a part sheet purchased by a collector at the Richmond Va. post office, Scott Retail as pair with gum
4,000
650
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8c Violet Brown (257). Original gum, rich color and detailed impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $495.00 as 95, unpriced as 98), only one has graded higher and none share this grade
160
350
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10c Green, Imperforate (258a). Horizontal pair, original gum, h.r., rich color, large margins, Very Fine and choice
500
130
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10c Green, Imperforate (258a). Block of four with part Type I imprint and plate no. 63 at right, original gum, large margins to full, few small thin spots at bottom, Very Fine appearance, an attractive multiple, full sheets of 400 of the 3c, 4c, 5c and 10c values were removed from the Bureau and became available to collectors, they were not gummed when they came from the Bureau, but were later unofficially gummed
1,100
250
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$1.00 Black (261). Intense shade and detailed impression on bright paper, unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine, a huge stamp, ex Collier, with 1997 P.F. certificate
375
425
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$1.00 Black, Ty. II (261A). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade, well-centered, tiny internal crease and tiny thin near bottom, Very Fine appearance, with 1976, 2001 P.F. and 2002 P.S.E. certificates (OG, VG 50; SMQ $530.00)
2,100
850
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$1.00 Black, Ty. II (261A). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade on bright white paper, a strong Fine
2,100
550
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$2.00 Bright Blue (262). Mint N.H., vivid color and fine impression, light natural gum crease and reperfed at left, Fine appearance
8,750
500
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$2.00 Bright Blue (262). Original gum, very lightly hinged, rich color on bright paperVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 $2.00 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
With 2006 P.F. certificate
2,750
1,300
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$2.00 Bright Blue (262). Unused (no gum), rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 $2.00 UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED IN ANY CATEGORY AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 95, SMQ $1,650.00 as 95). This is the highest grade awarded in any category and the only example to achieve this grade.
1,000
1,600
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$2.00 Bright Blue (262). Bottom imprint and plate no. 84 strip of three, original gum, bit heavy h.r., thin spots on left and right stamps, horizontal crease, second crease at right, left stamp separated and expertly reattached, otherwise Very Good, a rare multiple -- the full plate block catalogues $45,000.00 -- Scott Retail as intact strip
13,500
850
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$5.00 Dark Green (263). Slightly disturbed original gum, h.r., few unpunched perfs at left and some gum soaked perfs at top otherwise, Fine
4,500
550
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$5.00 Dark Green (263). Rich color on bright paper, unobtrusive cancel, fresh and Fine, with 1982 P.F. certificate
2,750
0
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2c Carmine, Ty. I (265). Mint N.H. with wide plate no. selvage at top, brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate for strip of four
82
400
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2c Carmine, Ty. III (267). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 838 block of six, pristine color and gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine
325
120
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2c Carmine, 3c Purple, Imperforate (267a-268a). Original gum, full to large margins, Very Fine
500
190
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3c Purple (268). Mint N.H. wide top imprint and plate no. 450 block of ten, pristine color on bright white paper, Very Fine, ex Anderson
1,760
650
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5c Chocolate (270). Mint N.H., essentially precise centering, wonderfully fresh and crisp, gorgeous color, Extremely Fine Gem
105
0
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5c Chocolate (270). Mint N.H. with bottom part imprint selvage, radiant color, balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with copy of 2012 P.S.E. certificate for strip of three
105
120
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6c Dull Brown (271). Rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, duplex cancel, unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $375.00), only one has graded higher (at 98J) and two others share this grade
8
300
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10c Dark Green (273). Mint N.H. with left part imprint selvage, incredibly fresh with strong rich color, Very Fine
280
200
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15c Dark Blue (274). Plate no. 264 at bottom, original gum, very lightly hinged, intense shade, Extremely Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate
210
300
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15c Dark Blue (274). Top Type I imprint and plate no. 52 strip of three with wide selvage, stamps Mint N.H., small h.r. in ungummed selvage, rich color, right stamp small natural inclusion, Very Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles
1,875
950
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50c Orange (275). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered, lovely bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate
260
225
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50c Orange (275). Vibrant color on bright paper, Jumbo margins, neat strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $800.00 as 95, $2,000.00 as 98), only one has graded higher (at 98) and none share this grade
40
650
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$1.00 Black, Ty. I (276). Mint N.H. with wide top plate no. 76 selvage, intense shade, nice centering and margins, Very Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate as imprint and plate no. strip of three
1,800
1,100
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$1.00 Black, Ty. I (276). Original gum, lightly hinged, unusually wide margins and excellent centering, intense shade on bright white paper, sharp impression, Extremely Fine, with 1983 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $950.00)
600
650
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$1.00 Black, Ty. I (276). Original gum, slightly disturbed from hinge removal, excellent margins and centering, Very Fine
600
350
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$2.00 Dark Blue, Imperforate (277b). Horizontal pair, unused (no gum), large margins, Very Fine, scarce, Scott Retail as with gum
3,250
800
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$5.00 Dark Green (278). Marvelous centering with choice balanced margins, deep rich color, New York registry oval cancel, Extremely Fine, exceptional used example of the $5.00 1895 Bureau Issue, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate
625
450
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2c Rose Carmine, Ty. IV (279Bc). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, vibrant color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, scarce shade, with 1997 P.F. certificate
275
350
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10c Brown, Ty. I (282C). Mint N.H., nicely centered, fresh and crisp, beautiful color, Very Fine, with 1996 P.S.E. certificate for pair and 2003 P.F. certificate as a single
525
400
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15c Olive Green (284). Top imprint and plate no. 264 block of six, barely hinged at left, few expertly rejoined perf separations at top, appears Fine
2,250
325
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