Sale 1084 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Stamps and Covers

Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 5-6 November, 2014

Category — 1894 Unwatermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 246-263)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3583
 
Sale 1084, Lot 3583, 1894 Unwatermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 246-263)50c Orange (260). Jumbo margins and precise centering, vivid color on fresh paper, neat town cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, ex Kirke, with 2011 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; unpriced above the grade of 95, SMQ $1,500.00 as 95), this is the only example to achieve this grade, which is the highest awarded, the P.S.E. Population Report lists only three used stamps graded better than 90 -- one each at 90J and 95, and this example at 95J

160
1,500