Sale 1219 — The Edward Morton Collection of Outstanding Quality U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 8-9 April, 2020
Category — 1895 Watermarked Bureau Issue (Scott 264-278)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
470
$2.00 Dark Blue (277a). Original gum, intense shade and impression in the unmistakable Dark Blue color, superior centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 $2.00 WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE IN THE DARK BLUE SHADE.
With 1990, 2001 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,850.00). Only four Scott 277a stamps grade higher (at 98) and one other shares this lofty grade
900
3,000