Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1895-98 Bureau Issues (Scott 264-284)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
258
$1.00 Black, Ty. I (276). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright shade and detailed impression, crisp paper, beautiful centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 $1.00 TYPE I WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,300.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it. The highest grade for a Mint N.H. example is also a 95 (one).
600
2,700