Sale 1219 — The Edward Morton Collection of Outstanding Quality U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 8-9 April, 2020
Category — 1894 Unwatermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 246-263)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
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456
$1.00 Black, Ty. II (261A). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression on bright paper, gorgeous centering with unusually wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 $1.00 TYPE II UNWATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED IN ANY CATEGORY.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $11,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded in any category and only one other shares this grade.
2,100
6,250