Sale 1199 — Gem-Quality United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 1-2 May, 2019

Category — 1895 Watermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 264-278)

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Sale 1199, Lot 1356, 1895 Watermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 264-278)5c Chocolate (270). Mint N.H. with extra wide top plate no. 164 selvage, lovely warm shade, perfectly centered

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS PHENOMENAL STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.

With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,150.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by five others. This is the first in this grade we have offered since 2009, when we offered one with bottom plate number selvage.

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2,400