Sale 1092 — Outstanding United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 19-20 February, 2015
Category — 1894-1903 Bureau Issues (Scott 246-284)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1197
8c Violet Brown (257). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT 1894 UNWATERMARKED FIRST BUREAU ISSUE.
With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,400.00). Only one Mint N.H. example has been graded higher (at 98)
475
3,250