Sale 1048 — 2013 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 25 June, 2013
Category — 1894-98 Bureau Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
326°
Bureau Issue Early Plate Numbers. Four items with early Bureau of Engraving and Printing plate numbers, including Plates 1 (2), 2 and 3, comprising Mint N.H. No. 247 bottom imprint and plate no. 2 block of twelve, No. 248 Mint N.H. imprint and plate no. 1 block of six, No. 249 imprint and plate no. 1 block of six, last is No. 248 top imprint and plate no. 3 block of six, rich colorsVERY FINE. A WONDERFUL GROUP OF EARLY BUREAU-PRINTED PLATE BLOCKS, WITH PLATE NUMBERS 1, 2 AND 3.
Scott Retail with no premium for the low (and desirable) plate numbers.
6,715
7,500
