Sale 1027 — The Natalee Grace Collection of Used U.S. Stamps, Part Two: 1869 to Pan-American Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday, 19 September, 2012
Category — 1895 Watermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 264-278)
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8c Violet Brown, USIR Watermark (272a). Showing clear "I" of "USIR" watermark, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, deep rich color and proof-like impression, unobtrusive strike of duplex cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1895 8-CENT WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUES ON THE "USIR" WATERMARKED PAPER. A PHENOMENAL CONDITION RARITY.
The "USIR" (United States Internal Revenue) watermark error occurred when a supply of paper reserved for revenue stamp production was used for printing the 6c and 8c postage stamps. There are approximately 75 known of the 8c, but many are either off-center or have flaws.
With 1980 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $4,250.00 as 95, unpriced in SMQ as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade.
1,000
3,500