Sale 1332 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 8-10 October, 2024
Category — Imprint and Plate Number Multiples: 1894-98 Issues
2c Carmine, Ty. I (250). Mint N.H. wide top imprint and plate no. 113 block of six, vivid color, well-centered throughout, Very Fine and choice, a premium quality wide top plate block
1c Blue (264). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 362 block of six, deep rich color, fresh and Very Fine
1c Blue (264). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 300 block of six, intense shade and impression, Extremely Fine and attractive
1c Blue, Imperforate (264a). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. 334 block of six, large margins, deep color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice plate block, Power Search reveals this is the only Mint N.H. plate block of No. 264a we have offered, Scott value as hinged
2c Carmine, Ty. III (267). Mint N.H. wide top imprint and plate no. 202 block of six, brilliant color, watermark inverted and reversed, Very Fine
2c Carmine, Ty. III (267). Mint N.H. wide top imprint and plate no. 222 block of six, radiant color, Very Fine, with 2018 P.S.E. certificate
3c Purple (268). Bottom imprint and plate no. 450 block of six, original gum, five stamps Mint N.H., only the top center stamp lightly hinged, strong color, Fine-Very Fine
3c-6c, 10c 1895 Issue (268-271, 273). Mint N.H. wide top imprint and plate no. strips of 10, half arrow on one side and corner selvage on the other side, representing the top row of the pane for each value, wonderful depth of color, a number of stamps well-centered including several in the 6c strip — which is one of the most difficult values of the series to obtain in choice condition (no singles grade above 95J), pristine and post-office fresh
FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE MATCHED SET OF MINT NEVER-HINGED WIDE TOP IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER STRIPS OF TEN OF THE 3-CENT TO 6-CENT AND 10-CENT 1895 BUREAU ISSUE. THIS SET WOULD BE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO DUPLICATE.
These pieces came from an old-time collection offered by Siegel in 2015 and were most likely acquired by the previous owner through purchases at post offices in the 1890s and early 1900s. As such they have been kept out of the light since 1895 and retain exceptionally fresh colors.
Scott value as Mint N.H. imprint and plate number strips of three plus singles.
8c Violet Brown (272). Full top imprint and plate no. 1096 block of six, original gum, five stamps Mint N.H., lightly hinged on the bottom middle stamp and in the ungummed portion of the selvage, intensely rich color on fresh paper, Fine-Very Fine, Power Search reveals this is the first plate block of No. 272 with a full wide top that we have offered
50c Orange (275). Mint N.H. wide top imprint and plate no. 75 strip of 10, half-arrow at left and corner selvage at right, representing the top row of the pane, vivid color, outstanding centering which is rarely found for an entire row
EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED 50-CENT 1895 BUREAU PLATE STRIP OF THE FULL TOP ROW OF THE RIGHT PANE.
This piece originated from an old-time collection offered by Siegel in 2015 and was most likely acquired by the previous owner through purchases at post offices in the late 1800s and early 1900s. As such it has been kept out of the light since 1895 and retains its pristine condition. It contains remarkably choice examples of the 50c 1895, which is very difficult to obtain as a single in higher grades.
Scott value as Mint N.H. singles.
4c Rose Brown (280). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 1101 block of six. nicely centered with bright color, Fine-Very Fine
5c Dark Blue, 6c Lake (281-282). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. strips of 10, half arrow on one side and corner selvage on the other side, representing the top row of the pane for both values, post-office fresh color and paper, attractive centering, Fine-Very Fine, a pristine matched pair of imprint and plate number strips of ten, from an old-time collection and kept out of the light since 1898, Scott value as Mint N.H. imprint and plate number strips of three plus singles
15c Olive Green (284). Mint N.H. wide top imprint and plate no. 264 strip of 10, half arrow at right and corner selvage at left, representing the top row of the left pane, exceptional depth of color, pristine and post-office fresh
VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED WIDE TOP IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER STRIP OF TEN OF THE 1898 15-CENT BUREAU ISSUE.
This piece came from an old-time collection offered in a Siegel sale in 2015, and was most likely acquired by the previous owner through purchases at post offices in the 1890s and early 1900s. As such it has been kept out of the light since 1898 and retains exceptional freshness.
Scott value as Mint N.H. imprint and plate no. strip of three plus seven singles.