Sale 1044 — United States Essays, Proofs and Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Category — 1894-98 Bureau Issues (Scott 246-284)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
222
$5.00 Dark Green (278). Mint N.H., deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, well-balanced margins.EXTREMELY FINE. A DESIRABLE SOUND AND CENTERED MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 1895 WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
This stamp was broken from a block of four sometime before 2004. Its partner to its left, with similar centering, realized $15,500 in our 2004 Rarities sale. With copy of 1984 P.F. certificate for block of four, this the top right stamp.
6,000
5,250