Sale 1084 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Stamps and Covers
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 5-6 November, 2014
Category — 1895 Watermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 264-278)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3612
8c Violet Brown, USIR Watermark (272a). Horizontal pair, left stamps shows "I" and right stamp shows "R" of watermark, unobtrusive cancels, right stamp small closed tear at left, Very Fine appearance and a scarce multiple with both stamps showing the watermark variety, approximately 75 are known, with 2000 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as singles
2,000
350