Sale 1150 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 1 March, 2017
Category — 1895 Watermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 264-278)
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Cat./Est. Value
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891°
$1.00 Black, Ty. I (276). Original gum with bottom selvage, bright shade and proof-like impression on crisp paper, outstanding centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 $1.00 TYPE I WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded for any unused Scott 276 and is shared by only four others (one Mint N.H.)
600
2,400